Turkey midfielder Nuri Sahin is certain his country can qualify for the 2014 World Cup as they prepare to begin their campaign on Friday.
Having finished third in Japan and South Korea in 2002, Turkey have failed to participate at the last two major international tournaments.
Speaking ahead of Turkey s first qualifier against the Netherlands, Sahin said his team had been given a sense of direction by new coach Abdullah Avci, and are more than equipped to book their place in the showpiece event.
We are on the right path, I m certain we ll be there in 2014, the midfielder told reporters.
Competition is necessary in every team, we would all like to have starting positions. However, it s up to the coach.
As well as the Dutch, Turkey have also been grouped with Andorra, Estonia, Hungary and Romania in Group D.
