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Ander Herrera dreaming of featuring for Spain at Euro 2016

Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera is desperate to force his way into Spain boss Vicente Del Bosque's plans in time for Euro 2016.

Herrera, 26, has so far yet to win a cap for La Roja, who secured their qualification for next summer's tournament with a 4-0 win over Luxembourg on Friday.

Despite Del Bosque being spoilt for choice when it comes to options in midfield -- having the likes of Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Cesc Fabregas, David Silva and Santi Cazorla at his disposal -- Herrera is dreaming of being involved when Euro 2016 comes around.

"Of course, I wish for it," Herrera, who is currently sidelined through injury, told MUTV. "It's the next step for me. When you arrive at Manchester United, you are now in the biggest club with the best supporters and maybe the most followed club in the world.

"Last season, I think I had a good season. The fans were happy with me and the manager as well. Of course, I can play well or I can play badly, but I always give my best and I think I am doing well enough to get into the national squad. It's my next step.

"I know we have, in Spain, maybe the best midfielders in the world right now but I think I have the quality to be in the national team. I will fight for it. I fought last season for that and I am trying to do it again. I think I have the quality to be in it and I am showing that."

Herrera's United teammates David De Gea and Juan Mata both have places in Del Bosque's squad, and the midfielder is confident that if he can play well at club level alongside them then Spain will come calling.

"I think I am ready to help the team [at United], help my teammates, and I am going to play wherever the manager wants me to play," he said. "So I am doing the right things to get into the national team but, of course, the [international] manager will decide.

"Of course, it's the next dream, the next step for me. I know it's difficult but I will try to do my best to be involved in the European Championship."

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