John Terry believes England should be targeting a spot in the World Cup semi-finals.

Gareth Southgate’s side head to Russia on the back of another unbeaten qualifying campaign, but their disastrous Euro 2016 means there are few who are expecting the Three Lions to really challenge.

But former captain Terry has been excited by the youthful team’s ‘no fear’ style of play, and hopes they will not be overawed by the occasion when the tournament kicks off in June.

The defender, who played in three major tournaments with England, believes they are more than capable of making it through to the last-four and maybe even beyond.

Speaking exclusively to talkSPORT host Jim White, Terry said: “What I do like about this current England squad is it’s full of youth, full of players who haven’t really been through many tournaments.

“Watching the England games, I’ve been really intrigued.

“They play with freedom, they show no fear and if they go there with that attitude I think it could serve us really well.

“I think we have to look at the semi-finals,” he added.

“It’s been a long time since we made the semis of a major tournament, so if it’s anything beyond that, that would be spectacular.

“Hopefully the lads finish their season well and they remain fit. You need things to go your way early on but it’s really important to get off to a good start.”

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