Marco Silva says Fulham attacker is ‘in the best moment of his career’

Marco Silva spoke about the performance of his players in a 3-2 win for Fulham against Burnley.

Emile Smith Rowe rewarded a fast start from the Cottagers, who bounced back from a Lesley Ugochukwu leveler to go 3-1 ahead thanks to finishes from Calvin Bassey and Harry Wilson.

Oliver Sonne scored a second goal for the hosts to make sure of a nervy ending for Fulham at Turf Moor, but Silva’s side held onto the three points to push up in 13^th place in the Premier League

“We started very well, which was important for us. The execution from the players was brilliant in that corner for Emile’s goal.

“They equalised in a moment where our back line should be much more narrow, more compact. But we were clinical in the first half, the way we scored the goals, and another good execution from Harry Wilson, the way he kept the ball to assist for [Calvin Bassey].

“Second-half we had two or three moments where we should have scored to make it 3-1. We scored a very good goal in a fast attack from us, and it was clear that every time we were able to connect passes between ourselves, we were able to create chances.

“Clearly in my opinion, [Harry Wilson] is in the best moment of his career so far. Both assists were top, and his goal was a top, top level. Off the ball, he’s working very hard to help the team. What a night from him—decisive again.

“I didn’t have any doubts. [Antonee Robinson] is a great athlete; we know what he’s capable of and he showed that. He’s a very important player for us.

“In some moments, some great moments of football. In other moments, not so well. But we won the game, and it was very important to get the three points. Let’s move on.”