Cesc knows his place is not guaranteed

Cesc knows his place is not guaranteed

Cesc Fabregas is aware that he will have a fight on his hands to get regular playing time in Spain's midfield.

The Euro 2008 winners are likely to prefer Barcelona duo Xavi and Iniesta in their team, similar players to Fabregas.

But the Arsenal captain is happy to be part of the Spain squad and to be playing in big tournament for his country.

He said: "I am calm and happy to be part of the group and I only have words of thanks for everyone because being here with my colleagues you can only learn from them.

"There are players of incredible quality in this team. I always accept the coach's decisions and I have to keep working with humility, compete with my team mates and when I have the chance give my all for the national team.

"I have come to play a World Cup, which is the best thing possible for a player, with the same excitement that I had at the World Cup in Germany when I was 19.

"I am hungry to do something important and the only thing I will do is always give everything, with a lot of desire and make sure the hunger and competitiveness are never lacking."

Clearly motivated to make an impact in South Africa this summer, the Arsenal captain insists he will not be distracted by rumours of his move to Barcelona.

He said: "I am isolated from it all and I am not thinking about anything else apart from the national team."

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Written by Mark Brus on Sunday, June 13, 2010

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I have come to play a World Cup, which is the best thing possible for a player, with the same excitement that I had at the World Cup in Germany when I was 19.

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