Former Manchester United midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe is turning his career around at Fulham.
After missing the opening two games of the season, he won his place back in the Fulham team and has been one of their most impressive performers so far.
“He's been given an opportunity, first and foremost to do that," Fulham boss Kit Symons said. “Without getting an opportunity you don't get a chance to prove people wrong.
“Ryan's someone who I've always liked, I had him in the Under-21s with me when he turned up at the club and things didn't always go as he would have hoped initially.
“If he's dealt with in the right way, he's a very good player. You can see his athleticism, he covers every blade of grass on the pitch.
“He's a good character and a good lad. I think, like most people, he just needs to be treated in the right way."