Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is of the belief that Peter Crouch is capable of forcing his way into England's World Cup squad.
The 33-year old striker scored in the Potters' 4-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday and his performance suggested to Hughes that perhaps he could be a late call-up for Roy Hodgson's Three Lions roster for Brazil 2014.
"He has given us a focal point, and his link-up play was brilliant today," Hughes said of Crouch who has netted 22 goals in 42 international appearances.
"He is an international-class player, he has proven that at international level.
"He has a great record for England. Maybe the people in charge are looking for a similar type of player as effective as Pete.
"Maybe his time has come and gone, but if he was asked to go I am sure he would go.
"If anyone rang me up and wanted a view on whether or not I think Peter should go to the World Cup, I can obviously give them a very positive one."
