Dyer desperate for Samba chance

By Matthew Jones
June 19 2002

Kieron Dyer has admitted he is desperate to play against Brazil on Friday - to make up for the disappointment of missing out against Argentina.

Kieron Dyer has admitted he is desperate to play against Brazil on Friday - to make up for the disappointment of missing out against Argentina.

The Newcastle star is still building up match fitness following his recent knee injury, but insists he is raring to go if he gets the nod from England boss Sven Goran Eriksson.

Dyer is unlikely to start in Friday's quarter-final, but he admits that even a substitute role would be a dream come true.

"To get on the same field as Brazil would be magnificent for me," he said.

"Every footballer wants to play against Brazil and I'm no different - they are the cream and if I get on, I'll be made up.

"Argentina was a huge match to miss and I don't want to miss out again. Physically I feel great now and I'm ready whenever I'm needed."