Beresford Rejoins Thailand Squad After Two Years for King's Cup
Thailand right-back James Beresford has returned to the national team after nearly two years and aims to help the War Elephants win the King's Cup on home soil. The 52nd edition of the tournament runs November 14-17 in Sisaket. Beresford acknowledges tough competition for his position from established star Suphanan Bureerat but vows to train hard for a chance to play.
James Beresford, right-back from True Bangkok United, is delighted to be recalled to the War Elephants senior national team after an absence of nearly two years. He aims to help Thailand capture the King's Cup title on home soil. On November 9 at BG Training Centre, the Thailand senior team, under head coach Anthony Hudson, began preparations for the 52nd King's Cup tournament running November 14-17 at Sri Nakhon Lamduan Stadium in Sisaket.
Beresford said: "Honestly, I feel happy. Every time I get the chance to represent the national team, I feel immense pride. I haven't been in the senior squad for almost two years. I've always told myself to give my best in my club form, and finally getting recalled makes me very happy."
"First and foremost is team form. We want to win both matches and take the King's Cup because it's on home soil. We want to lift the trophy in front of Thai fans. Personally, I'll train hard every day, perform my best to earn playing time in this tournament. In this squad, we have right-backs like Nicholas Mickelson and Pee Saf (Suphanan Bureerat)."
"I've already met Pee Saf Suphanan in the league. Honestly, it's competition — whether in the league or national team. I want to challenge myself and improve. Ultimately it comes from training hard and dedicating myself, then hoping for a chance to play. At right-back, as everyone knows, Pee Saf Suphanan is currently considered the best in the country, and from facing him I'll give my all."
