Julien's hope

  • by Staff Writer
  • Tuesday, 18th November 2008

West Ham United's Julien Faubert says he is determined to win back his international spot.

25-year-old Faubert, who has started nearly every game for which he has been fit this season has made just one start for the French national team - that coming back in 2006 against Bosnia & Herzegovina.

But with a run of games behind him, the Le Havre-born full-back says he wants to get back into the international fold - although he realises that further improvement is required first.

"To be honest, regarding my displays, I do not think I can apply to play against Uruguay," he told RTL. "But I am thinking about it."

Faubert started the current campaign in excellent fashion, setting up Dean Ashton for a goal in the opening game of the season against Wigan. He was voted runner-up for August Player of the Month although, by his own admission, had struggled in the last few games.

However he is convinced that the current attacking system employed by Gianfranco Zola is one that suits him.

"At the start of the season, I used to play right midfield," he said. "But when Zola took over, we decided I would play at right back.

"The 433 system allows me to attack a lot. As I already played there at Bordeaux, adapting was easy."

Faubert also revealed that he had settled nicely into life in England, following an horrendous first year as a Hammer that saw him spend most of his time in the treatment room after rupturing an Achilles.

"This league perfectly corresponds to me, with many challenges," he added. "There's more attacking football and less tactics.

"Playing here is like a dream come true, as this is one of the most prestigious leagues in Europe.

"West Ham are not currently part of the big four. It is up to me to make it happen."

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