U23 REACTION: Harker On Fulham Victory And Return To Action

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Striker Rob Harker hits two goals in two games on return from injury

2021-03-19T17:14:08.207Z

U23 REACTION: Harker On Fulham Victory And Return To Action

Striker Rob Harker hits two goals in two games on return from injury

2021-03-19T17:14:08.207Z

Striker Rob Harker hits two goals in two games on return from injury

Rob Harker admitted he was 'buzzing' to be back in action and amongst the goals, as Steve Stone's side cruised to a 4-1 win over Fulham on Friday afternoon.

Harker opened the scoring in the 54th minute after turning home Lewis Richardon's pass, before Richard Nartey added a second, with Max Thompson and Joel Mumbongo then finding the back of the net.

And former Bury youngster Harker, who grabbed one of the Clarets' goals in the 3-2 win over Aston Villa last week, confessed his delight after Friday's win, which moved Stone's side up to third in the table.

The 21-year-old said: "The win was the most important thing toay, but I'm buzzing to get on the score-sheet again this afternoon.

"I've been out for a while, but it's nice to get two goals in two games, back-to-back.

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"It was a great team performance and I'm just buzzing to be back around the lads and playing again."

"The second-half was much better and in the end we got the win we deserved."

Harked added: "It's important we finish the season strong now. We have worked hard this season and the lads have picked up some big wins.

"So the aim now is to finish in those play-off positions and make sure we make these last four games count"

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The Skipton-born forward has been sidelined for over four months with a knee-injury, before returning to the starting line-up last week for the first time since November.

And Harker admitted it can be hard to miss so many weeks of football, but is more than happy to be back around it.

"I've missed a lot of football and training and it has been hard at times, but to be back around it now and scoring, I couldn't be happier.

"It's really good to see the team doing well and the lads winning big games and climbing up the table, and all round a positive day once again."