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Firmino determined to join Brazil's list of legendary No.9s and get his hands on the World Cup

Roberto Firmino has outlined his ambition to join Brazil's list of legendary No.9s and get his hands on the World Cup.

Firmino was handed his international debut back in 2014, and has since won 45 caps for the Selecao, scoring 15 goals.

Two of those efforts were recorded as Tite's side opened their latest World Cup qualifying campaign with a 5-0 win against Bolivia on Saturday.

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