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00:00You've had Fellows and Manhoef at Stoke in your last two games.
00:03Have you taken a lot of confidence from them?
00:04You've kept them quiet because they're both tricky players, aren't they?
00:07Yes, definitely.
00:09Obviously, really good players.
00:11Before the game, I was obviously doing an analysis on them,
00:14and it was more of how I can
00:18obviously start what they're good at.
00:19And I think I tried my best to do that in both games.
00:23Obviously, there's still improvements that I can make, definitely.
00:26But, yes, I was happy and it's given me a lot of confidence.
00:30Is that manager's trust really nice?
00:31Because I guess he didn't sign you, did he?
00:33But you've clearly earned his trust and he's given you a massive role for the team to do.
00:37Yes, I think, to be fair, I think I have to say thank you myself
00:42because when I started here, I first came here, I wasn't in the team.
00:46And for him to give me the chance and put me in.
00:50And I think the first game I went in, I was at left wing-back, I think.
00:53So, for him to play me there and give me that opportunity,
00:57I think it gave me a whole world of confidence.
00:59So, I think that's put me in good stead for the season.
01:02Yes, how are you finding the level this year?
01:04Because we didn't see you at Plymouth last season,
01:06but you seem to be dealing with it fine.
01:08Do you feel a better play this season round?
01:09Yes, I think just every game that comes, I just feel like I'm learning so much more from last season as well.
01:16I can see where I've improved.
01:18Obviously, I have a loans team from Billa where we go over the games and stuff like that,
01:23and previous loans.
01:24And I think the improvements from last season to now is drastic for myself.
01:30And long may it continue and hopefully I can keep going from here and building.
01:35Yes, I guess the fear for fans when a loan player as well in January has come in,
01:39is that people might be looking.
01:40In your mind, are you here for the full year?
01:42Would you love to do that?
01:43Yes, no, that's completely in my mind.
01:45Just stay here.
01:46I think sometimes you say, don't change something that's working.
01:50So, yes, I'm building here and I'm becoming a better player.
01:54And like I said, long may it continue.
01:57What's the vision for next season?
01:59Are you even thinking about it?
02:00What would you like to be doing?
02:02I think it's tough.
02:04Obviously, back at Billa, there's loads of competition.
02:07So, I think we'll have to take that as it comes.
02:10And next season, pre-season, hopefully try to impress, but we'll see what happens.
02:15Is that what's going on there, even more motivation?
02:17Because it seems pretty unbelievable what Emery's come in and done.
02:20Yes, it's massive.
02:22I've been there throughout and it's never been in a high such position in Europe and stuff like that.
02:29And I think it's buzzing around the camp.
02:32Everyone's really happy and how it's going.
02:35And to be a part of it would be nice.
02:37But obviously, I'm on my own path and to get there, I have to obviously work hard and improve.
02:43If Preston can get winning games, it'll be perfect for you, won't it?
02:46Because I guess two things as a long player, you play and do well yourself.
02:49And ideally, the team does as well.
02:51You've ticked one box.
02:52Yes, I think it works for both, like you said.
02:55I think winning games also brings attention and will make them aware of the team doing really well.
03:02But also, obviously, individual performance.
03:05But for me, it's obviously first and foremost winning the game and how I can help the team to win the game.
03:10And like I said, hopefully we can get more wins on the board and it will look a lot better.