Russia's Ionov revelling in World Cup experience

The Dynamo Moscow midfielder is part of Fabio Capello's 23-man squad preparing for Russia's Group H opener against South Korea on Tuesday.

Russia failed to qualify for the previous two finals in Germany and South Africa and Ionov is savouring being at a major tournament.

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