Source: SKY_Sports
Richards holds World Cup hope
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Micah Richards has not given up hope of forcing his way into England's 2010 World Cup plans.[LNB] The Manchester City defender burst onto the international scene in 2006 and was tipped to become a mainstay at that level.[LNB]He has, however, suffered with injuries and a loss of form of late and has been forced to settle for a place in the Under 21 setup.[LNB]Richards admits that holding down a starting role at Eastlands remains his priority, following a busy summer at City, but he has revealed that a possible trip to South Africa next summer is also occupying his thoughts.[LNB]"First thing first and the initial aim for everyone here this season was to win a place in the side; there is great competition for places," Richards told the club's official website.[LNB]"Hopefully if we are pushing to where we want to be, I am in the side and we are keeping clean sheets and doing well then there is no reason why I can't get back into the England picture.[LNB]"The main thing for me is giving 100 per cent for City and making sure we achieve something here this season. [LNB]"For years we have promised something but now we have the players to do it. There is no excuse for us not to have a big year here."[LNB]
