Crystal Palace midfielder Conor Gallagher is full of pride over his latest award.
After joining Crystal Palace on loan from Chelsea last summer, the midfielder scooped consecutive Player of the Month awards, earned his England debut and now, in February, has been named Young Player of the Year at the London Football Awards.
“I've got to give a lot of credit to Crystal Palace," he told Palace's website. “They've given me the confidence and platform to show people what I can do the best way possible. I've got to thank them for that, because I don't think this would be possible without being able to do that here.
“I feel like the gaffer [Patrick Vieira] knows how to get the best out of me. He knew how he wants me to play and the best way I can show what I can do. He told me this at the start of the season and has given me confidence throughout the season by playing me as much as he has and having trust in me and talking to me, so I'm really thankful to him.
"He's helped me so much so far this season and I feel like receiving this award as well, he's a big part of it. He's been amazing to work under and I'm hoping to learn even more from him until the end of the season.
“From day one I feel like I was welcomed like I was at home, which means a lot to me. I like to be comfortable, I like to be confident on and off the pitch.
“The people here, players and staff, the manager, they've all helped me with that and helped me play the best I can. I feel like that's a big factor."
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