Inter Milan midfielder Esteban Cambiasso hopes his Argentina career is not over.

The former Real Madrid and River Plate star has been a regular in the national team since he was a youngster, but has not been named once since Diego Maradona took the reins.

"Being constantly in the national squad is the best thing that could happen to me," he told TV station TyC Sports.

"You're in the national squad to give, not to demand. I don't think my time with the Albiceleste is over.

"Football changes quickly and there are some selections which are based on necessity."