Delfouneso happy to wait for chance

14 January 2010 10:40
The England Under-19 player made an instant impression when scoring twice in the Europa League last season.[LNB]And he celebrated a rare start during the current campaign by netting in Villa's last outing - against Blackburn in the FA Cup 12 days ago.[LNB]Delfouneso's chances of playing regularly are currently blocked by the likes of John Carew, Gabriel Agbonlahor and Emile Heskey.[LNB]But he is content to play a waiting game with the midlands club and has faith in his ability if given a chance by Martin O'Neill.[LNB]Delfouneso said: "Can I challenge regularly for a first-team spot? I hope so. It is not down to me, it is down to the gaffer.[LNB]"But I have faith in my ability that I can step up and produce.[LNB]"The boys are playing well, and I have to wait my time and wait for my turn, and hope the chance will come sooner rather than later.[LNB]"In most games so far, when I have started, I have scored and hopefully I can keep that going. I am here as a striker to score goals and that is what I am expecting to do."[LNB]Delfouneso added: "Has the manager talked about me going out on loan? No. I am happy at the moment. Obviously, I want to play more and hopefully I get my opportunities but I'm going to work hard to try and get in the team here.[LNB]"We've got three quality international strikers who have been playing well all season so I can't complain. I've got to wait my turn.[LNB]"I don't find it difficult playing in the reserves. A game is a game whether in front of 200 people or 30,000. A game is a game. You go and do your best and hopefully play well and move on."[LNB][LNB]

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