Youngster Confident of Taking Chance

It is almost inevitable that young American defender Zak Whitbread will get his chance this season. He featured regularly in pre-season and the lack of defensive cover should contribute to him being given his opportunity before reinforcements, hopefully, arrive in January.

"I mean it is a long season and the manager has said everyone will be involved at some stage. I can only take that as a positive thing but Josemi can play at centre half as well and did well against Sofia in the Champions League. I can only keep playing well and training hard and hopefully get a chance.
"I've enjoyed every minute of every game I've played for the first team. I don't think I've done too bad but I'm still learning and there is a lot more to come from me.
"The manager has given all of the young lads a real confidence boost. There were times a couple of years ago when I was uncertain about my future. As soon as the new manager came in all the young lads felt there was a real opportunity to impress and when you got the chance you had to take it."

It would be fantastic if a youngster like Whitbread can come through this season and perhaps even prevent the need for more defenders to be signed.
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