Despite the fact that after the 2014 World Cup David Villa wore the jersey of the Spanish national team only once, he does not hide his ambitions to go to the World Championships in Russia.
The striker has not represented his country for more than three years, so his chances of escaping to the field in another top-level tournament are not valued highly.
Furthermore, the 36-year-old veteran will also have to compete with Alvaro Morata and Diego Costa, although in this fight he does not agree to give up.
"I know that Lopetegui is watching me and that I am one of the candidates among attacking footballers," Villa told "Efe".
"In the end, he will decide which players are the best, but I would be very happy to be part of this team."
"I will just play well and work hard in top-level training to look as good as possible."
In the past MLS season, Villa played 33 matches for "New York City", scoring 24 goals and making five assists.
