Ghoulam delighted with national selection

Faouzi Ghoulam Algiers – Houcine Bousaleh Algerian international Faouzi Ghoulam says he is proud to have been given international clearance to play for Algeria and is looking forward to making his debut for the national team. The Saint-Etienne left-back was born in France, but opted to represent his native Algeria on the international stage. Ghoulam told reporters: "I am proud to wear the shirt of my country, to represent my people and my nation. Algeria has always been in the heart, and I hope to be a useful addition to the team." The 21-year old denied that he was hesitant about playing for Vahid Halilhodži?'s team, adding: "I postponed my decision to join the national team until I was sure that I would be a useful member of the team." Ghoulam said that he spoke to national players who were already part of the Algeria set-up before making his decision to play for Algeria. "Ziani and Kadir said that the atmosphere within the team was great and stimulating." He wants to represent Algeria in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and 2018 World Cup in Russia.