World Cup: Cannigia closes in on World Cup dream

Claudio Caniggia believes he is close to cementing his place in Marcelo Bielsa’s Argentina squad for the World Cup finals.

The Rangers star has been called up for the friendly with Germany on April 17 - the third successive time he has been included following a six-year absence.

‘‘I have the same sense of expectation as last time I was involved,’’ Caniggia told the club’s official website, www.rangers.co.uk

‘‘I know I am very close to being in Bielsa’s list. I have taken this challenge step by step.

‘‘The first game was important. I have completed a second game and this friendly gives Bielsa the possibility to define the squad.

‘‘The best way to make my dream come true is to play as well as I can and to take care of my physical condition.’’