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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg in Salzburg

Loftus-Cheek hopes Chelsea form can spark late run for World Cup spot

Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christian Eriksen
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is in line to start for Chelsea against RB Salzburg as they bid to clinch their last-16 place in the Champions League. Photograph: Mark Greenwood/IPS/Shutterstock

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has revealed his relief at finally being fit enough to become a regular starter for Chelsea and has admitted it would mean the world to him if he makes a late run into England’s squad for Qatar.

The Chelsea midfielder has taken a while to regain his form after sustaining a serious achilles injury in 2019 and he has needed mental toughness to overcome some challenging periods. Loftus-Cheek knuckled down during the recovery process and he is starting to build on the promise he showed as a youngster.

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