Nottingham Forest midfielder Orel Mangala isn't giving up on his World Cup chances.

The Belgium international has only two caps, but feels his current form warrants a place.

He said, "It is still one of my dreams to play in the World Cup, so I will try to show myself in the last few games and hopefully I can be the surprise in the squad.

"I know that I am a candidate."

Mangala, 24, moved to Forest this summer from VfB Stuttgart.