DAVID LUIZ EXCLUSIVE: You English don't believe - but you need to dream. Go to Brazil and expect to WIN the World Cup!



Approaching the biggest six months in his career so far, you would have thought the nerves would be starting to get to David Luiz.



The Chelsea defender will be one of the key men as Brazil aim to win back the 'Copa do Mundo' in front of a passionate home crowd next summer.



They're expected to win in their country, but such is the style in South America, Luiz couldn't be more laid back. Perhaps it's a method England should try and adopt ahead of the 'best World Cup in history'.

VIDEO Scroll down to see dynamic Nike advert that asks the world to 'dare to be Brasilian'



Believe! David Luiz insists England can win the World Cup in Brazil next summer

Dreamer: Luiz has no doubt that it will be the 'best World Cup ever' in front of his own fans

With the draw approaching on Friday, the 26-year-old picks out England as one of the teams to look out for, as well as emerging nations such as Uruguay, Belgium and Colombia.



But can Roy Hodgson's men go all the way? The Brazilian thinks there is only one thing stopping them.



'It can be (their time),' he says, casually. 'I'll tell you one thing about England, the people never believe!



'It is alright sometimes to think, "we can get to the quarter-finals, the semi-finals," but come on - expect more - this a fantastic generation.



'You have a mix of experience players, young players, amazing talent. Why not? Why don't you believe? Why doesn't everyone say, "we can go there and win?"

'I know how English people look at things; you need to think like Brazil sometimes, you need to dream.



'I was born like this, without anything. And when I was 14-years-old, I said to my Mum, I will change our life. It isn't great now, but it will be fine, believe me.



'You need to think like this.'



Luiz comes across so humble, so genuine, that you can see the little boy inside of him who knows he is living the dream.



In Nike's new advert 'Dare to be Brasilian' featuring Thiago Silva, Paulinho, Bernard, Luiz and Neymar, the curly-haired schemer is portrayed as both a four-year-old and an imposing beast.



‘You need to mix the two, to have the heart of a baby but the strength of a superhero.’

Making it real: Luiz was speaking at the 'Dare to Be Brasilian' screening in London following the launch of the 2014 Brazilian national team kit

Excitement: Luiz insists that he is just going to enjoy the experience and results will come

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It is this personality that has won Luiz admirers all over the world, especially in England. Sure, he’s not your typical Premier League centre-half, but the style and grace he brings to the position can’t be rivalled.



His 'Joga Bonito' attitude comes from his youth. The Sao Paulo-born player talks about how many parents in today’s world give children money to go out and play, and say, ‘enjoy, get your freedom’.



Whereas in his country, a football is given to youngsters first and foremost - "this is how you must experience the world" - financial issues can come later in life.



Luiz would play 'headers and volleys' on the streets, and recalls how he was once criticised by his Benfica boss for ‘too many tricks’ and ‘thinking he was in the Copacabana’ upon making the move to Europe at the tender age of 19.



In fact, he had never even played in the rain before leaving Brazil. Nothing an English winter won’t change, mind.

Chance: There is no talk about England going to Brazil with the sort of attitude which will see them win it

Waiting: Luiz and Alexandre Pato sit on the Brazil bench at Fulham but both will be heavily involved come the summer

Come next June in Brazil, the weather will fluctuate massively depending on whether it is a day or night game, or of it's in the North or in the South.



But whatever the weather, Luiz insists it will be ‘the best World Cup ever’.



It’s hard to argue with, especially if everybody there is as cheerful as the man who makes a point of just wanting to enjoy himself on the pitch.



It can look like all fun and games with the defender at times, but next summer he knows more than any that there is a serious job at hand. Brazil await a record sixth Jules Rimet, and this new-look team are more than capable of dealing with the pressure.

Enjoy it: Every one of the Brazil side 'loves' to play for their country according to the Chelsea defender

LUIZ THE TALKER David Luiz was speaking at the 'Dare to Be Brasilian' screening in London following the launch of the 2014 Brazilian national team kit. The kit features performance technology and innovation for football's biggest stage. www.nike.com

Luiz says: ‘I want to win. We have a great team, and we all love to play for the national team.



‘It’s the best atmosphere I've had in my life as a team. The friendship, all thinking the same way.’

And think of the after-party if they pull off the achievement.



‘All of my family, my friends, in Brazil. It will be the best moment in my career if we win the World Cup.’



There is only one thing missing from this new iconic yellow strip. A sixth star to sit above the famous badge.



And there won’t be too many neutrals hoping they don’t pull off something only seen twice since 1966. Who was that again?



DAVID LUIZ TAKES ON THE SPORTSMAIL QUIZ (with Matthew Morlidge)

Xbox or Playstation?

Playstation.

Pasta or salad?

Pasta.

Suarez or Aguero?

Ronaldo is the best... That's all I'm saying! Yellow or blue?

Blue. (I point to his yellow Brazil top he's wearing) Hey, Brazil have blue too, and then there's Chelsea. I'm smart, you see! Rio or London?

I can only say my home city, Sao Paulo.

Tea or coffee?

Neither! I'll say water.

Pele or Maradona?

Pele, of course. Pass it or power?

Pass it. X Factor or Strictly Come Dancing?

Who's that girl with the hair like mine who won? Leona [Lewis]! I liked her. X Factor.

Emirates Stadium or Old Trafford?

Emirates.

Night out or night in?

Depends on the company! Night in, I think.

Bobby Moore or Franz Beckenbauer?

Beckenbauer .







