Almeria keeper Diego Alves is on cloud nine after receiving his first Brazil call from Dunga, and says it could be a step in the right direction towards making the Olympic roster.

The netminder was rewarded for his fine La Liga displays by being named to the squad for the Samba Kings' upcoming friendly with Sweden in London.

"I had hoped to be summoned, because of the ability and the consistency I have shown at Almeria," Alves told Spanish daily Marca.
 
"Clearly, I was a little surprised when I found out, but I am happy and satisfied to be called to the selection, as any player would be."