Clint Dempsey was granted a work permit by England’s Home Office on Wednesday clearing the way for the American midfielder to complete his $3.9 million move to Fulham FC from the New England Revolution. It’s a fantastic move for a player who grew up in poverty in East Texas. “He has all the attributes to be a good player in the Premiership,” said Fulham manager Chris Coleman. “It’s not like he’s coming here to sit on the bench. He’s coming because we’ve bought him to make a big impact.” Dempsey was granted the work permits despite the fact that injury kept him from appearing in 75 percent of the USA’s matches in 2006. Dempsey now joins fellow Americans Brian McBride and Carlos Bocanegra at the London club, which is currently 12th in the Premier League. Coleman said he’d been tracking Dempsey’s progress at the Revolution over the last few years. In 2004, he was named Major League Soccer’s Rookie of the Year. Last year he won Honda’s U.S. Player of the Year award. While it’s a big loss for New England, the Revs have earned a nice chunk of cash that could be used to fill its new designated player slot. Revs coach Steve Nicol, a former Liverpool player, wished the player well: “We’re pleased this opportunity worked out for Clint. We wish him nothing but the best as he heads to the Premiership.”