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Johnson hopeful of England spot

August 18 2005

Andy Johnson

Andy Johnson

Andrew Johnson is hopeful that Michael Owen's suspension against Wales in the forthcoming World Cup qualifier will give him a chance to reclaim his spot in the England squad.

The striker was forced out of Sven Goran Eriksson's squad for the Denmark match on Wednesday due to a hamstring problem.

Johnson was desperate to earn his second cap for his country but is remaining positive about his chances of playing against Wales.

"Of course I am devastated not to be involved," explained Johnson. "Sven has shown great faith in me.

"Hopefully by the time he picks his next squad I should be on seven or eight goals.

"It's a tough job keeping your place in there when there is so much competition.

"But Michael Owen can't play in the next qualifier so hopefully if I keep banging the goals in I can get another chance."

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