Source: SKY_Sports
Faubert learnt Real lessons
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Julien Faubert insists he has no regrets about accepting a loan move to Real Madrid last season.[LNB] The Frenchman, who is on the books of West Ham, joined the Spanish giants in January in a deal which ran until the end of the 2008/09 campaign.[LNB]He was restricted to just a handful of appearances for Los Blancos, with competition for places fierce at Santiago Bernabeu.[LNB]He has since returned to England with the Hammers, despite reported interest from AC Milan over the summer.[LNB]Faubert is now determined to force his way into Gianfranco Zola's plans on a regular basis, as a full-back, and insists he has not given up hope of earning a recall to the France national side ahead of next summer's World Cup.[LNB]Improved"I know some people laughed at me. No-one believed I could be a success there. But how can you turn down Real?" Faubert told L'Equipe.[LNB]"It was a good experience. I learnt a lot. I didn't play many games, but I improved on a technical level as I was playing with great players.[LNB]Faubert added: "Milan? There was talk but no offer. But the fact that clubs like that are interested, while not playing a lot, is comforting.[LNB]"At the start of this season I have asked coach Zola to play me at right-back. It was important to settle in a precise position because my versatility has hampered me so far.[LNB]"I now want to have a great season, complete a full season, and get back in the French team."[LNB]
