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Victor Anichebe is still hopeful of playing at this year's World Cup.

The Nigerian international returned to Everton's first team fold in January after a long injury lay off and scored during the draw with Birmingham at the weekend. With Swede Lars Lagerback taking over the Super Eagles, Anichebe is keen to prove his worth ahead of the tournament in South Africa.

It would be nice, but obviously I have been out injured for so long," Anichebe told evertonTV.

"I am just looking at playing for Everton as I have been out for so long. It would be hopeful to think about the World Cup but we will just have to see what happens."

The 21 year old also went to say that, even if he doesn't make the plane, he will enjoy playing for Everton for the rest of the season.

"The season seems to have flown by for some of the players but for me it is just nice to be playing as I have only returned for the end of it. I am just happy to be involved."

Yakubu is hoping to continue his current goalscoring run to the end of the season.

The Nigerian scored against Birmingham to take his tally for the season to four, and has found the back of the net in back-to-back games for the first time since his Achilles injury 18 months ago. Speaking to EvertonTV, Yakubu spoke of his desire to keep the run going.

"Sometimes as a striker you play well but you don't get your goal," the Nigerian told evertonTV. "Then at Birmingham I score with my first chance so you have to stay positive and remain strong in your head when you are a striker.

"I am so pleased to get my goal and be back. I thought after mine and Victor's goals we would get the three points but we now have to focus on taking three points against Bolton at home next week."

The 26 year old was also questioned on the quality within the Everton ranks.

"I think Everton are getting better and better. Every season we get better,” he stated.

"With the players we have and getting our injured players back I think we now have one of the best Everton squads for a long time

"We now hope we can progress as a team and start winning trophies."