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Arsenal midfielder Alex Song was disappointed by the way in which Cameroon acquitted themselves at the African Cup of Nations and wants to see an improvement at this summer's World Cup.

The 22-year-old was voted into the tournament's all star XI, but felt that his side should have done better then their quarter-final exit at the hands of eventual winners Egypt.

"The people in our country aren’t happy – we have a good team and should have been going to Angola to play in the final," Song told the

"But it’s good to have played this tournament before the World Cup, because we saw how things went, could see what was working and what wasn’t, and we know what we need to do to be ready for South Africa.

"The level this summer will be much higher and we now need to look at what happened to make sure we’re ready for it.

"I did my best and am happy to have been named in that [All-Star XI] squad, but I’d prefer that Cameroon had won the tournament.

"It’s a pleasure, but overall it’s not very important – when I speak to my sons in 25 years’ time I want to be talking about when I won the Cup of Nations.

"Fortunately I’m just 22 and have many more tournaments to play, and perhaps in [the next Cup Of Nations in] Gabon in 2012 we can go a step further. I’m confident for the future and if I continue to work hard, listen and learn then you never know what can happen."

And Song feels that Egypt were worthy winners of the tournament in Angola, with a sound basis in place for success.

"They have a lot of quality and, except for three or four who play in Europe, most of their squad play for the same team in Egypt – that’s a big help for them," he explained.

"Normally, when you go away with the national team you have only a few days to work together and arrange things. I think Egypt is the strongest team in Africa, because they have been playing together for years and know each other so well.

"I want to congratulate them, because to win the tournament three times in a row is fantastic and not something that everyone can do."