Carroll dreaming of England recall

Last updated : 14 March 2016 By Footymad

The east Londoners' final season at the Boleyn Ground has been a memorable one, with Slaven Bilic's men currently fifth in the Barclays Premier League and just two points off a Champions League spot.

A trip to Wembley could also be on the cards - something that would have already been guaranteed had Anthony Martial not cancelled out a wondrous Dimitri Payet free-kick to take Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final with Manchester United to a replay.

Roy Hodgson was at Old Trafford for the 1-1 draw as Carroll impressed on his first start since January - a display he hopes caught the England manager's eye.

"I have three things to aim (for) with the club pushing for top four, the FA Cup final and making the England squad," he said.

"I don't want to be getting injured now, it would be the worst thing. I don't know why (the setbacks) happens, it just does. It's upsetting, really.

"It's been hard, I have been injured a lot. My run in the side hasn't been continuous, but it's still a dream to play for my country. It's something I want to do and I will never give up on it.

"I have great memories of Euro 2012 and would love to be there again.

"My love for my country is never going to go away. Hopefully, I will stay fit, keep playing, score goals and I will get a chance to go."

Source: Hammers Mad

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