West Ham's Cole still has World Cup ambitions

Carlton Cole is still aiming on securing a place in England's World Cup squad.

The West Ham striker has recently returned to action after two months on the sidelines with a knee injury.

"England and the World Cup is my main dream and I would love to get back into the squad," Cole told the Evening Standard.

"I know Mr Capello has been speaking regularly with the medical staff here to assess how things are going and that is a good sign because he cares about my fitness.

"Hopefully, by the time the next squad is announced, I will be back to where I want to be and scoring goals. If I am doing that hopefully I will stay in his thoughts."

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