Brazil midfielder Juninho Pernambucano has outlined his determination to make an impact at next summer's World Cup.

The Lyon free-kick specialist is likely to travel to Germany as back-up to playmakers Ronaldinho and Kaka, but he is aware many other players have gone to a major tournament on the fringes yet emerged as a world star.

Juninho told the Jornal do Brasil newspaper: "I hope this can happen again. (Coach Carlos Alberto) Parreira knows he can count on me.

"If I can be a starter it would be much better but what is important is all the squad think about the final result, which is taking the title.

"I really want to be a world champion. I'm preparing a lot for the competition and I want to be ready to profit from any chance."

Brazil have been drawn in Group F alongside Croatia, Australia and Japan.