Shaun Wright-Phillips has stated that he has no regrets on his decision to join Chelsea.
Wright-Phillips loving life with Blues
Shaun Wright-Phillips has stated that he has no regrets about joining Chelsea two years ago, and that he feels the move has made him a better player.
The 25-year-old switched to Stamford Bridge in 2005 for £21million, yet he has struggled to hold down a regular starting place, making more substitute appearances for Chelsea in two seasons than he did in seven at former club Manchester City.
However, speaking in Zoo, the talented midfielder said: "I have never, ever regretted moving to Chelsea. It was a move forward."
The speedy winger has since found form this season and feels that his time at Chelsea has improved him as a player and a person.
"It (the move) has improved me mentally," he said. "I've learnt to be a lot more patient with things on and off the pitch."
Learning Curve
Wright-Phillips denied that his career has been on hold for two years, but that he has spent his time learning. "Those two years of learning will add another two years at the end of my career, so that's how I look at it."
The midfielder also said that he feels his form never went away. "I was always confident; working hard" he added. "I knew it was only a matter of time before things would start going well.
"I'm just happy to be playing well for my club and playing well for the people that had my back the whole time, like the fans and the manager."
England
Wright-Phillips is in Steve McClaren's plans for the upcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel and Russia and has his sights set on a regular place in the England squad.
"It's great to be back in the England squad," he said. "If I continue to play well, I don't see why I can't stay in there."
