(Reuters) - Bournemouth striker Jermain Defoe believes that he needs a high-scoring season for his club to boost his chances of being named in the England squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. "In a World Cup year, you always want to do well for your club because it is based on merit... As a forward, you have got to be scoring goals to get into the squad," Defoe, 35, told Sky Sports. "I think having played in a World Cup, having had that experience... just everything involved in being at a World Cup is so special. Defoe was omitted from the England squad for the 2014 World Cup but says the snub motivates him further to claim a spot this time around. "Even to this day, I believe I should have gone," Defoe added.

Source: The Star October 12, 2017 11:03 UTC