Elkeson eyes flying start with China

China's historic recruit Elkeson has targeted goals galore as he prepares to kick off his new international career.

The naturalized Brazil-born forward is set to become the first player without Chinese heritage to pull on the red jersey when Team China opens its World Cup qualification campaign in the Maldives on Sept 10.

"I know the Chinese fans have put so much hope in me, and I will repay them with goals," said the 30-year-old through an interpreter at China's training camp in Guangzhou earlier this week.