The Liverpool right-back is hoping to qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals with the Republic of Ireland after coming out of international retirement this season.
"There's no doubt I would like to go to a major tournament - I haven't been for a few years and that appeals to anyone," said Finnan.
"The disappointments of the last few tournaments, that's in the back of your head, and you would love to go to another World Cup.
"I was fortunate enough to go in 2002, so that enticed me to come back.
"The chance of playing in another World Cup took me back and when I met the manager, I felt it was right."
