Smalling, who has 31 caps, has featured in all four of his club's Champions League games this season as they lead their group with two games remaining, the first a trip to Basel in Switzerland on Wednesday. Smalling is confident of earning a spot in England's World Cup squad provided he plays regularly for United and backed the side to surpass last season's haul when they won the League Cup and Europa League. "I think, ultimately, it is your club form that decides whether you play at a World Cup because there aren't that many England games throughout the season," Smalling added. "While I'm playing regularly here and being a part of a very successful team I think that should show come the summer." United, who need one point to progress to the Champions League knockout stages, host Brighton and Hove Albion in the league on Saturday.

Source: The Star November 22, 2017 09:33 UTC