The 31-year-old Leicester City player, who has been capped three times for Tunisia, was named in the country's final squad for this summer's FIFA World Cup.

"For me, it was a big emotion [to play for Tunisia], because to go on the pitch with the shirt of your country, it’s always something special. I hope we can do something good for the World Cup. The World Cup is a dream from when I was a kid. I’m looking forward to being good, to being fit and to having a good World Cup," the player said, as quoted by the club's official website.

Benalouane added that the main objective for the team was "to get through the first round as it would be amazing" for Tunisia.

The Eagles of Carthage qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals for the first time in 12 years and are making their fifth appearance overall.

The World Cup will be held at 12 stadiums in 11 cities across Russia from June 14 till July 15, with Tunisia playing Belgium, England and Panama in Group G.