Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster says he’s
now aiming to seal his place in the England squad for the 2014 World Cup
following his recent heroics against Barcelona.
The 24-year-old has been earning rave
reviews since moving to the Bhoys on loan in 2010 and his performances in last
season’s title winning campaign persuaded the Glasgow giants to pay Newcastle
£2.5million for his permanent signature in the summer.
He has once again impressed so far this
term, helping Celtic to some impressive live scores
, and after years of taking the plaudits in
Scotland, he finally earned some recognition south of the border, as he was
called up to the England squad for the recent World Cup qualifiers.
Following his match winning performance in
Celtic’s Champions League win over Barcelona, as result that stunned punters gambling online, he was once again included in the
party for Wednesday’s friendly with Sweden.
Despite being yet to make his debut,
Forster is being tipped to earn his first cap in Stockholm and is seen by many
as current incumbent Joe Hart’s biggest long-term competition for the Three
Lions number one jersey.
The ambitious stopper is understandably
pleased with his form and is now eyeing a place in the 23-man squad for the
2014 World Cup in Brazil.
"I was in the England squad for the
last World Cup qualifiers and I'm in again this time which is great,"
Forster said. "England is something I've been aiming for and I enjoyed
getting to work with Joe Hart when we met up with the last squad. He's a great
guy as is the goalkeeping coach Dave Watson.
"That fortnight was an important
experience for me and, having watched the last World Cup on TV, I've got to be
aiming to get to Brazil with England for the next one."
