Ed Slater speaks to skysports.com ahead of Leicester Tigers' Heineken Cup opener against Ulster
By Tony Tighe
Thursday 10 October 2013 18:55, UK
Leicester Tigers have enjoyed some memorable days in the Heineken Cup, but their two trips to Ravenhill are occasions they'd rather forget.
Target
As well as targeting European and domestic honours with Leicester, Slater also has a personal goal for this season: breaking into the England set-up. Missing out on the Argentina tour has only increased his desire to represent his country, and he knows a good run in the Heineken Cup will help him catch Stuart Lancaster's eye.
"I'd be lying if I said that my long-term sights weren't set on England," he said. "I know first and foremost that the thing that got me called up to the Argentina tour was my performances for Leicester. If I can continue to play well, maybe my name will be thrown about.
"The squad is looking exciting as we build up to the World Cup, and there are a lot of players putting their hands up. I want to be part of that as well. I'd love to be involved."
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