Sears revels in fairytale debut

18-year-old delighted after winner on Hammers bow

Last updated: 17th March 2008

Freddie Sears West Ham

Sears: Debut delight

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West Ham United striker Freddie Sears has spoken of his 'unbelievable' debut against Blackburn Rovers.

Sears made his Hammers bow on Saturday, coming off the substitutes' bench to score and secure a much-needed victory.

And the England Under 19 international has expressed his delight at his fairytale debut.

"I was pleased to be there but when he (manager Alan Curbishley) said 'Freddie warm up, get ready', I was a bit shocked - it just went from there," Sears told the club's official website.

"I wasn't nervous. The atmosphere and the fans spurred me on a little bit more. It was really good."

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"It was the best thing that could have happened. I came on, got my first early touch. Then I had a shot and it come back so I headed it in.

"It was a great feeling. It was unbelievable ... especially at home as well at Upton Park as a West Ham fan. I am delighted, it was a good debut."

Sears also voiced his determination to continue to work hard in order to push for further first-team opportunities between now and the end of the season.

"You have just got to keep going, you have got to keep pushing on. This season I have worked hard. I have to keep pushing on and hopefully you never know what could happen," he concluded.