Former Northern Ireland international Stuart Dallas has expressed confidence that Shea Charles can succeed at Fulham following his move to the Premier League club this week, describing the transfer as a positive step for both player and club.
Charles this week became the most expensive Northern Ireland footballer in history after sealing a £30m transfer from Southampton to Craven Cottage. The 22-year-old midfielder began his career in the academy at Manchester City before dropping down to the Championship with Southampton, where he also had a loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday to gain further first-team experience.
His time on the south coast included a memorable, if ultimately bittersweet, moment last season. Charles scored an injury-time winner in the play-off semi-final against Middlesbrough, a goal that initially appeared to have sent Southampton through to the final at Wembley. However, the club's play-off campaign ended in controversy and disappointment when they were disqualified from the competition as a result of the so-called