Confident Crouch ready to attack

Crouch has been assured of a place in Sven-Goran Eriksson's line-up against Paraguay on Saturday after scoring a hat-trick against Jamaica last weekend.

And he told Five Live Sport: "I have never felt as confident as I feel now and I think that shows on the pitch.

"I had 11 wins on the bounce with Liverpool and won the FA Cup and now I feel at home in the England side."

The 25-year-old scored four goals in England's last two warm-up matches prompting Eriksson to start the forward up front.

Crouch added: "Sven and Rafael Benitez were top class with me and never doubted me for a second. The fact that I feel great now is a lot down to them.

"I want to play in World Cups and European Championships"
Peter Crouch

"When I take to the pitch I feel confident and positive.

"I don't want to rest on my laurels being a striker with Liverpool and winning trophies. I want to play in World Cups and European Championships.

Crouch also highlighted his move from Southampton to the then European champions as a difficult step up in his career.

"It was frustrating and it took me too long to adjust, but halfway through the season it changed and once I got the first goal I became more confident and grew as a player."

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