Layun Im going to World Cup with mentality of being champion

Mexico defender Miguel Layun says he's headed to Ru sia with the goal of lifting the World Cup, not simply getting tothe fifth game.
While El Tri has been denied inthe round of 16 in each of the Burch Smith Jersey last six editions of the tournament, there's optimismwithin the squadthat not only will they be able to put an end that curse, but also make a historic run.
"With an enormous hope, with a huge desire to break through and achieve the goals we have in Matt Garza Jersey mind, and, above all with the desire to enjoy it a lot," Layun toldGoal when asked how Mexico is heading into the World Cup.
"I'm not going with the mentality of getting through the round of 16. I'm Jhoulys Chacin Jersey going with the mentality of being champion. I think in any competition you participate in, you do so to win it, and this isn't different. I know it's a tournament where the best playersin the world are there and the best national teams, but ultimately I always compete to win."
The versatile ex-America player has lined up in various places for Juan Carlos Osorio'ssquad, normally playing left back but also playing on the right and pushing up as a winger. He's done the same at Sevilla, the La Liga side he was loaned to in January after his playing time diminished Lorenzo Cain Jersey at Porto. Since the winter move, Layunplayed more than 1,000 league minutes for the club and said he hoped his future will be in southern Spain.
"It was a really positive experience. I'm happy with what I experienced this season," he said. "Lord willing, the things that need Eric Thames Jersey to will happen for me to be able to continue here next year and several years more. Now, I'm waiting. I already expre sed my desire to continue and I'll be waiting for any update on the part of the people who make the decisions."
Sevillareportedly has an option to buy Layun's rights from Portofor around 6 million.
Layunwill join up with the rest of the Mexico squad Tuesday Alex Claudio Jersey in Mexico City, with FIFA's seven-day mandated rest period after a player finishes their club season keeping him from playing in Monday's friendly match against Wales.