West Ham striker Andy Carroll reveals triple target
Monday 14 March 2016 14:49, UK
West Ham striker Andy Carroll is hoping to secure a triple target before the end of the season.
The 27-year-old is targeting an FA Cup win and a top-four finish with the Hammers, as well as a place in Roy Hodgson's England squad for Euro 2016.
West Ham's final season at Upton Park has been a memorable one, with Slaven Bilic's side fifth in the Premier League, just two points off a Champions League berth.
A trip to Wembley is also on the cards, if they can defeat Manchester United in their FA Cup quarter-final replay, after a late strike from Anthony Martial cancelled out a stunning free-kick from Dimitri Payet.
Hodgson was at Old Trafford for the 1-1 draw as Carroll impressed on his first start since January, a display he hopes might earn him a seat on the plane to France.
"I have three things to aim for with the club pushing for top four, the FA Cup final and making the England squad," he told the Evening Standard.
"I don't want to be getting injured now, it would be the worst thing. I don't know why (the setbacks) happen, it just does. It's upsetting, really.
"It's been hard, I have been injured a lot. My run in the side hasn't been continuous, but it's still a dream to play for my country. It's something I want to do and I will never give up on it.
"I have great memories of Euro 2012 and would love to be there again.
"My love for my country is never going to go away. Hopefully, I will stay fit, keep playing, score goals and I will get a chance to go."
Carroll scored as England beat Sweden 3-2 at Euro 2012, one of nine caps he has earned so far, the last of which came against San Marino in October that year.
Asked if he had heard from Hodgson, Carroll added: "No, nothing at all. I know he has been at the games watching a few of us.
"We have some great English talent in the team. He is watching everyone and he has a tough job to do. Hopefully, I can cause a bit of a headache for him and get myself in there.
"Having so many players to choose from means you have to leave a lot more out. It's a tough job for him but he knows how to deal with it."
