Reading keeper Federici desperate for double
Published 23:00 25/01/10 By Nick Ive
Adam Federici is out to save Reading from the drop – and also book himself a place in the Australia World Cup squad.
The struggling Royals face a trip to promotion-chasing Sheffield United tonight and keeper Federici knows his hopes of making the finals in South Africa could be dashed if his side are relegated.
Federici said: "That's always been a goal of mine at the start of this season - to get myself in that squad and on that plane and it's looking more and more realistic to be able to go there.
"I just want to keep myself in the best possible form and fitness and get through the season."
Fulham stopper Mark Schwarzer is the Aussie's first choice, but Federici is planning to push him all the way.
The 23-year-old added: "Mark's a fantastic goalkeeper and undisputed
No.1. That's fair enough.
"There's a couple of other keepers like Brad Jones around and obviously it's up to the manager. I've got a good chance and hopefully I can take it."
