'I know I could have an impact' - James Maddison hopeful of England World Cup spot after starring in Leicester win

James Maddison believes he could make an impact for Gareth Southgate’s England at the Qatar World Cup after starring in Leicester’s 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest. Maddison has only made a single international appearance back in 2019, even though Harry Kane is the only England player to have been involved in more goals since the start of last season (34 vs 26). Ad Maddison scored twice against Forest on Monday night, including a fine free-kick, and also set up Patson Daka to score the fourth.

Premier LeagueMaddison stars as Leicester cruise past Forest to earn first win of season5 HOURS AGO He says that despite Leicester's struggles this season he feels he is playing at a high level and is hopeful of «forcing» his way into Southgate's plans. «It’s been a weird position for me, we’ve been bottom of the league but I’ve almost been as confident as I have ever been in my career,» the 25-year-old told Sky Sports. «I don’t remember playing as well as I have over the last 12 months.

It’s an ambition and goal of mine. An opportunity at that level would be something I desire and I know I could have an impact at and one I hope will come my way. Maddison stars as Leicester cruise past Forest Klopp: Liverpool must do everything better »I know there’s top players in the forward areas but I have self-belief and confidence that I am enough of a top player to be in that category.

«I will keep working hard. I have to force my way in because those players at the big clubs are in at the minute and they are good players. But I think there could be a space for me so I will keep working hard and keep producing performances like that tonight and see where it leaves me.” Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers also gave his backing to Maddison,