Mamadou Sakho admits he is still being driven by his international ambitions, with booking a spot in the France squad for the 2018 World Cup his new aim.
The defender originally quit Paris Saint-Germain to join Liverpool in 2013 due to worries a lack of playing time at the Parc des Princes would scupper his international chances.
When he fell out of favour at Liverpool last summer, Sakho gambled on changing Jurgen Klopp's mind and stayed at Anfield, later reversing course to sign for Crystal Palace on loan in January.
Now, having missed out on playing at Euro 2016 with France, the centre-back wants to make sure he is at the World Cup in Russia.
"I had the Euro objective, which I missed out on, and I missed it", Sakho said on Telefoot.
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"Today, I have the World Cup goal.
"I am only 27 years old.
"I am young, determined, always have the same desire and I am the same person, who does not change in mentality", he added.
Sakho will be hoping the regular game time he is enjoying at Crystal Palace, where he has played in five Premier League matches so far, can help to push his case with France coach Didier Deschamps.
It is unclear what Sakho's future at club level will be though, as he remains under contract, but out of favour, at Liverpool.
