Source: Team_Talk
Winger Davies explains Wales snub
Fulham midfielder Simon Davies insists he was right to call time on his Wales career despite talk of a summer U-turn.[LNB] The 30-year-old retired from international duty in 2008, but spoke to then manager John Toshack about possibly returning for their Euro 2012 qualifiers.[LNB]Davies did not want to make himself available again only to continually miss important matches and for history to repeat itself.[LNB]The former Everton and Spurs player also signed a new deal recently at Craven Cottage and wants to focus all his efforts on repaying the club's commitment to him.[LNB]"I spoke to (then manager) John Toshack in the summer about retiring," he told the Fulham Chronicle. "I'd only played half-a-game for him in 15 months through injuries anyway - and I didn't want to let him down any more.[LNB]"Also, having signed the new contract for Fulham - I owe it to them to look after myself when there are international breaks and give more to the club."[LNB]Meanwhile, Davies has warned Tottenham that Fulham will be out to prove just what a "dangerous team" they are in Saturday's London derby at a sold-out Craven Cottage.[LNB]Mark Hughes' men are unbeaten in the Premier League this season, but also have managed only one victory from seven matches.[LNB]Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage back in August and Davis maintains Harry Redknapp's Champions League hopefuls will be in for similar treatment.[LNB]"We look a really dangerous team and it has been a shame that we have not gone on and won a couple more games, but the longer the season goes on, the better I am sure we will become," Davis said on the club's official website, www.fulhamfc.com.[LNB]"Spurs have got some great individual players, as they always have had, but they are really playing as a team now - that is why they are doing so well in the league and in the Champions League.[LNB]"It is going to be a tough game, but we have done all right against them over the last few years.[LNB]"The Cottage is a difficult place to come to and hopefully we can keep our home form going."[LNB]Davies has not been away during the international break after recently calling time on his career with Wales.[LNB]However, the midfielder revealed the group which stayed behind in west London have been working hard towards this weekend's resumption of domestic action.[LNB]"The manger's really keen to keep people as fit as possible," he said.[LNB]"We had a nice weekend off, but we came back and everyone's getting ready for Tottenham, which we know is going to be a tough game.[LNB]"It's been quite a small group that we've been working with every day. The sessions have been intensive - you definitely get your work in.[LNB]"It's been good, but it's a long time to go without a game so it'll be good when everyone's back.[LNB]"For the lads that are here it's about getting your head down and training as hard as you can."[LNB]Mousa Dembele is hoping to be involved again after an injury lay-off, while former England striker Andy Johnson is also on the comeback trail following an extended rehabilitation.[LNB]"He is looking sharp," Davies said.[LNB]"I've been talking to AJ a lot because I was out for a long time last season.[LNB]"The main thing is that his knee isn't giving him a problem so if we can get him back fit and firing he'll be like a new signing"
