Clint Dempsey is relishing his new role in Fulham's forward line.
Clint happy to be pushed into attack
Clint Dempsey is relishing his new role in Fulham's forward line.
The attacking midfielder has been handed additional striking duties following Brian McBride's knee injury.
And the USA international has made the most of the chance handed to him by Lawrie Sanchez with three goals already this term.
Dream come true
Dempsey told the club's official website: "I like being in attack and any time I can attack more it's more exciting for me.
"I enjoy scoring, it's one of my favourite aspects of the game, so getting the opportunity to do that is a dream come true so I'm enjoying it.
"But what's important to me is being on the field and being able to play and, not only that, being able to contribute. I feel that I'm able to do that so I'm enjoying it right now."
Dempsey was on target in the 1-1 draw with Wigan and the mood in the dressing room after the game told him that Sanchez's side are on the right track.
Looking ahead
He added: "It felt more like a loss, but I think that's good.
"When you're tying and it feels like a loss it's better than to tie and it feel like a win.
"In the Tottenham game, even though we tied, it felt like we'd won, but I think you need to be more excited about looking ahead and saying 'we know we're better than what we're doing and we're trying to be better'.
"So we're all just looking to the next game, and that's what is so good about football; there's always a next game and another opportunity to show that you can win."
