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Chelsea captain Azpilicueta: Why would I swap my club trophies for World Cup?

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta says he wouldn't swap his club trophies to win the World Cup with Spain.

While securing an elusive piece of national team silverware is clearly the aim, Azpilicueta is focused on adding to his impressive collection rather than trading on past glories.

"Why would I swap any trophies?" he responded when asked the question at the weekend. "I want to get another one, this one if I can.

"I made my debut for Spain against Uruguay here in Qatar, in Doha in 2013, so it would be a good story for me to win the World Cup here.

"We have a brilliant opportunity. We have an amazing group and we will try to impose our rhythm."

The Chelsea skipper clearly feels he has unfinished business on the international stage and will be determined to establish himself as a starter for Luis Enrique's side, who also face Germany and Japan in Group E.

"I've never been able to show my game for the national team as I have for Chelsea," admitted Azpi.

"I've been able to play more and show my true level since the Euros and now I have a fantastic opportunity at the World Cup. The last two World Cup experiences were not good but football gives us one more opportunity.

"The team is in a good place. We have young players and that's the main difference this time. They are in good shape and they have a kind of courage. This is what I am most impressed by - the courage they have to always go forward to achieve what they want.

"We will try our best to make people proud and of course I'd love to add this trophy to my cabinet."

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