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Clarets challenge excites Eagles

30 Jul 2008 - 11:51:22

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Midfielder Chris Eagles believes he has made the right decision by leaving Manchester United and signing for Burnley.

The 22-year-old was restricted to only seven starts during his time at Old Trafford and is keen to become a first-team regular with the Clarets.

"I believe this is the next step into what I believe is a good career," Eagles told the club's official website.

"It's been a big decision for me. I've just come back from a tour (in South Africa) with Manchester United and I feel I've had a good tour, but I'm looking forwards now.

"I've loved every minute at United and I love them to pieces, but I believe it's time now to think of myself and my own future.

"It's no good just playing a game now and again. I need to be playing every week and showing people what I can do.

"I'm not scared. The main thing is getting use to my team-mates, which will be hard because I've been at Manchester United for seven years."