Marvin Sordell’s Adventure in the Championship

Interview compiled by Dominic Vieira

Marvin Sordell is a 19 year old striker who wears the number 20 shirt for Championship side Watford. He has been interviewed on several occasions for A Football Report, but this season the youngster’s development and growth will be closely monitored with a weekly interview.

Last weekend you came off the bench to score your first two league goals of the season against Doncaster. How did it feel?
I was delighted to have scored two goals but disappointed that we let the lead slip away and drop two points from the game.

Before entering the pitch did the manager say anything specific?
Funnily enough he just said to me enjoy myself and score a goal. I ended up scoring two!

Did you think you would score?
I always go into a game with the confidence and belief that I will score.

Despite scoring 2 goals, Doncaster equalised in stoppage time to finalise the result 2-2. How important is concentration for 90 minutes?
It is very important because it only takes a few seconds to score a goal and that can come from just one lapse of concentration. You need to be aware of everything that is going on at all times.

When you’re sitting on the bench and the opponent scores, what are the thoughts buzzing in your mind?
I’m one that usually gets into the game so I feel the same disappointments as a fan would and when the team loses a goal I feel the same emotions as they would.