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Carson focuses on Albion

20 Sep 2008 - 10:14:16

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West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Scott Carson says he has nothing to prove this weekend against one of his former clubs, Aston Villa.

The 22-year-old England international joined the Baggies this summer from Liverpool, having spent last season on loan at Villa Park.

Now, Carson is preparing for a hotly-contested local derby on Sunday, but insists his thoughts are all with Albion.

He told the Birmingham Mail: "I don't feel I have a point to prove to Villa. The only people I have to prove a point to are here at West Brom and the club's fans.

"This is where I am now, this is my business and what happened last season is in the past.

"When I spoke to Martin O'Neill he hinted he was looking to sign a more experienced keeper and a few weeks later he signed Brad Friedel.

"It is never easy being at a club on loan because you cannot get yourself or your family settled and you are always on edge.

"But now I am getting myself settled here at Albion and I am really enjoying myself here. It is a great place and very homely.

"As soon as I spoke to the Albion manager, Tony Mowbray, I felt that I wanted to play for him."