Emiliano Insua admits he would relish the opportunity to represent Argentina at next summer's World Cup finals - but retaining a place in the Liverpool first-team remains the defender's number one priority

The 20-year-old won his first cap for his country in the dramatic qualifying victory over Peru last month.

However, Insua is well aware he must keep performing consistently for the Reds before he can begin to think about the 2010 finals in South Africa.

"It was very special to play because it was a crucial time for my country," said the full-back.

"I will never forget that I helped them to qualify for the World Cup, but I know I have to keep working hard for Liverpool first, then my country.
"I want to play in South Africa next year, but Liverpool comes first and if I play well for my club, then I hope that more games for Argentina will follow."

Insua has enjoyed a regular role in Liverpool's first-team this campaign, making 16 appearances so far and scoring his first goal for the club in the recent Carling Cup tie with Arsenal.

"It's been a very good season for me but I want to play more," he added.

"I always want more but the only thing I can do is keep working hard and look to the future."