People looking forward to watching Nemanja Vidic in action on a World Cup experience package in South Africa next year may be interested in the Serbian's latest thoughts on the tournament.
The Manchester United stopper told the Press Association (PA) it is important that the eastern European nation start well at the summer 2010 event.
He said a bad start at the 2006 tournament in Germany cost the side – then known as Serbia and Montenegro – the chance to progress.
However, he is confident the team can now build on a successful qualifying campaign.
"We have some players who are at good teams in Europe and we still have a chance to reach the next round," he told the news provider.
Another Red Devils player hoping to be at the finals is Michael Owen.
Reds boss Sir Alex Ferguson told PA the only way the former Liverpool and Newcastle United hitman can bag a spot on the plane is continue banging in the goals at Old Trafford.