Hanoi, Feb. 15 -- The world football governing body FIFA recently interviewed Vietnamese striker Nguyen Tien Linh ahead of the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualification match in March.

In a post headlined 'Rising Nguyen eyes big things with Vietnam', FIFA heaped praise on the young striker for his performances for his country.

The 22-year-old has scored two goals in the World Cup campaign, one in a 3-1 win over Indonesia and the winner in a 1-0 victory against the United Arab Emirates, helping put Vietnam on top of Group G.

"Each striker is satisfied with scoring goals and contributing to the team's victories and so am I," Linh told FIFA.com.

"But in my opinion, I should thank my teammates for the goals I score. I wouldn't get the opportu...