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Malouda eyes World Cup start

Image: Malouda: In fine form

Chelsea's in-form winger Florent Malouda is hoping to start this summer's World Cup finals for France.

Blues winger confident of impressing Domenech

Chelsea's in-form winger Florent Malouda is hoping to start this summer's World Cup finals for France. The 29-year-old is currently enjoying a purple patch for Carlo Ancelotti's side having scored four goals in three games. Malouda was instrumental in Chelsea's 2-1 win at Manchester United on Saturday, although he is not a regular starter for Raymond Domenech. The France boss has opted for Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery on the left of late, with Malouda restricted to a role off the bench. However, Malouda is backing himself to impress Domenech and get the nod when the South Africa tournament starts in June.

Faith

"I have faith in myself," he told Canal Plus. "I hope to earn a position in the starting line-up. "I hope I can play at the same level for France as at club level but to do that, I have to be given playing time. "If I am at my best then I'm able to be part of that team."