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Sean Davis thanks boss

last updated Tuesday 27th March 2001, 8:02 AM
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Sean Davis thanks Jean Tigana for helping him to get selected for England U 21's
Fulham midfielder Sean Davis thanked boss Jean Tigana for providing him with the opportunity to play for England Under-21s.

Davis believes it is because of Tigana he made his England Under-21 debut on Friday in the 4-0 defeat of Finland in the European Championship qualifier at Oakwell.

The 21-year-old has been an integral part of the Cottagers' drive for the Division One title and with it the aim of promotion to the Premier League .

"When I first heard Jean was coming in I wasn't too sure about my own situation - but then no one knows whether they are going to be liked or not," said Davis. "But we've since learnt he likes good, young players which has helped me and the rest of the academy boys down at Fulham. "He gave me my chance at the start of the season and I've taken it with both hands, and what's helped is that Jean used to play in the same position as me - holding midfielder.

"It's been a benefit to me as he always gives comments and tips, which has instilled a lot of confidence in me and made it an enjoyable season. "But then he has instilled confidence in the whole team, although it's not just been about playing good football, it's the training methods, the diet - everything is professional. "I'm not saying it wasn't last season, it's just that it has now moved up a level. But it's down to him my career has taken off. "It's been an added bonus Jean has come in and done such a good job because if Fulham had not been doing so well then I think I would have been overlooked.

"I felt playing for the England Under-21s had passed me by and I'd never really given it much thought. "But hopefully we will be in the Premier League next season playing against the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea every week, and that will only help my international prospects further."

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