Sears interested in loan move

21 May 2009 22:59
Freddie Sears has admitted he would welcome the opportunity to go out on loan next season.[LNB] The 19-year-old striker emerged as one of the brightest young prospects in English football last season, netting a late winner on his West Ham debut against Blackburn.[LNB]He has not scored for Gianfranco Zola's side this term but has continued his development with 22 appearances, including seven starts.[LNB]Sears accepts it may be some time before he fully establishes himself as a regular starter at Upton Park and there have been suggestions he could be sent out on loan to gain experience.[LNB]Crystal Palace have expressed an interest and Sears believes such a move could benefit his career.[LNB]"When you are not playing at West Ham, you just want to play football and going on loan is something I would definitely be interested in," Sears said in the East London Advertiser.[LNB]Confident"Some of the boys have come back after going out on loan and you can see that it is helped - just confidence-wise and just playing in front of thousands of people every week."[LNB]Sears added: "We have discussed what could happen at the start of next season and I think the Championship is a good, strong level to go and develop your football.[LNB]"For me, a London team would be nice, but if you have to go away from home, you live with it."[LNB]Sears is convinced he will rediscover his touch in front of goal if he gets more opportunities in the starting XI.[LNB]"I feel like I am a goalscorer," he said. "It is hard not playing every game because you need a little run in the team to get going, but once you get a goal, your confidence is really high.[LNB]"I think if I play a few games, I will have a chance to show what I can really do."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports