Fernandinho: 'Move to Manchester City boosted Brazil hopes'

Fernandinho has claimed that his move to Manchester City helped him earn a recall to the Brazil squad ahead of the World Cup.

The midfielder was named in the squad to face South Africa in a friendly next month after a period of two years without making an appearance on the international stage.

"It is a dream to play in the World Cup in my country – maybe the most important thing in my career," Fernandinho told reporters.

"I knew that if I played well for Manchester City, I had a chance to get back in the national team.

"Also a few months of good performances by me and my team-mates they have paid attention in Brazil."

Fernandinho is currently on the sidelines with a muscle injury.