Tuesday 27 January 2004
Fulham manager Chris Coleman singled out USA international Carlos Bocanegra for special praise following the 1-1 draw with Everton at Goodison Park in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
He said: "I thought Carlos was outstanding. He has not played since November, but he has come into the team for tough away games at Newcastle and Everton and handled the situation brilliantly.
"He is naturally a centre-back but is being pressed into service at left-back and has done a very good job. He anticipates danger, he sees it very well.
"He is not the biggest but was climbing above Duncan Ferguson, and they do not come much tougher than him, so we are delighted with Carlos."