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Leicester winger Demarai Gray wants to break into England squad for World Cup: 'I have to keep working hard'

Leicester City winger Demarai Gray wants to earn a place in the England squad for the 2018 World Cup.

But to gain that spot, the 21-year-old knows he has to deliver a consistent run of impressive performances in the Premier League.

Gray, an England Under 21 international, was used mainly as a substitute under Craig Shakespeare and Claudio Ranieri but has started consecutive league games under new manager Claude Puel.

Demarai Gray wants to earn a place in the England squad ahead of the coming World Cup
Demarai Gray wants to earn a place in the England squad ahead of the coming World Cup
Gray has impressed for Leicester during Claude Puel's two games in charge of the club
Gray has impressed for Leicester during Claude Puel's two games in charge of the club

Gray was left out of Gareth Southgate's squad for upcoming friendlies against Germany and Brazil but is hopeful that he still has a chance of being on the plane to Russia next summer.