LONG HAUL

Last updated : 13 August 2003 By Editor
Tim Howard

"What is most important to me is to play well over a long
period of time, not to do it over one or two seasons.

"It was a boost to be selected for such a big match but I
have never been one to be over-confident. I know I have the
ability but I also still have a lot to learn.

“Anything can happen in a penalty shoot-out and I would have
preferred the game not to end that way. But fortunately I
got lucky and it helped me win my first medal at the club.
Hopefully there will be many more to come.

"There are four great goalkeepers at the club and I don't
see myself as first-choice. We all need to push each other
and we all need to compete and then the manager can decide
who is going to play. The competition will keep us sharp."