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Southampton striker Rodriguez says England capable of winning World Cup

Southampton forward Jay Rodriguez is convinced England can go all the way in the World Cup.

Rodriguez, 24, was capped by Roy Hodgson in the 2-0 friendly defeat against Chile and was in with a shout of making the final 23-man World Cup squad before his suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Manchester City in April.

"I don't think there are any limits as to how far they can go," he told Press Association Sport.

"I think if you look at the squad, the manager, they are brilliant. There really are no limits and it's an exciting time for England.

"I didn't really expect anything in terms of a call-up and I'm a great believer in everything happening for a reason. I will be watching it in full support and wishing the boys do well and I'm sure they will."

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