Stockdale Keen To Stay

Last updated : 28 April 2011 By Kevin Markey
The England stopper, who was called into the national side for their friendly against Denmark in February but didn't play, told of his frustration earlier this month at playing second fiddle to current No. 1 Mark Schwarzer, hinting he could leave the club as a result.

However the 25-year-old, has now revealed he wants to forge a career at Craven Cottage.

"I can see why people thought I was suggesting I wanted to leave but that's not what I meant - I'm very, very happy here." Stockdale said.

"I want to be a Fulham player for a long time to come. "Any player that says they don't mind sitting on the bench is a liar; we all want to be playing and I'm no different.

"I've been out on loan before so maybe that is a possibility for next season - a Premier League club could be good and would benefit myself and the team as well.

"But I don't want to be someone who came in and did well, but then is forgotten about - I'm very passionate about representing Fulham," he added.

Since signing for Fulham from Darlington in 2008, Stockdale has spent time on loan at Rotherham, Leicester and Plymouth Argyle and has a contract with Mark Hughes' side until 2013.