'LET ME STAY AND PLAY'

Last updated : 21 July 2006 By Ed

"I would prefer to stay and play.

"If you have to choose between all the teams in the Premiership, the first one that pops into your head is Manchester United.

"I do need to get some more experience in the Premiership. If that means I have to go out on loan, then I will.

"But if there is the chance to stay here and play, that would be the ultimate."

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"I am not really familiar with what is happening with Ruud.

"I just want to concentrate on my own game and try to find a space in the first team squad.

"It was great to be picked against Charlton because it was an important game we had to win to get into the Champions League.

"Unfortunately, I didn't score but I am sure that will come."