Chris Smalling is determined to become a first-choice at Manchester United this coming season.
The defender is now entering his fifth season with United and is keen to impress new manager Louis van Gaal enough to also ensure a starting spot at centre-back for England.
"It's the end of the season so obviously we will go on a break and next season I will look to really kick on and cement my position," Smalling said after the draw with Costa Rica.
"Roy knows that I am a centre-back and I really want to cement it and be that number one.
"I feel that if I get my chance like I did today, I can go out there and deliver.
"Hopefully if I can go back to my club in the summer and really cement it, I can hopefully cement it for England as well. I am ready for this chance and it is about time I took it."
