U.S. striker Charlie Davies sat down with FIFA.com for an interview about his time in Sweden, his new club Sochaux, and why he prefers the French style of play.
Davies, 23, on getting accustomed to France: "For the moment, everything's going great. I'm very happy at Sochaux. I can't wait to be 100 percent so I can help the team more. I know it's going to take a bit of time and, in particular, I'll have to master the language. I've started taking lessons now, actually. I'll be right at home in a few weeks."
On his time playing for Hammerby and the Swedish league: "I look back on it as an extraordinary experience, but a very difficult one. I [went there] young and pretty much frail. It wasn't easy adapting to such a physical league. In Sweden, lots of teams play with just one forward and resort to long balls. Hammarby was no exception to the rule and I can assure you that finding yourself alone every Saturday in the middle of a group of defenders built like tanks toughens you up. The style of play in Ligue 1 is more suited to my qualities. Here, teams move forward quicker, with more counter-attacks along the ground."
On his new status with the U.S. national team: "It's what I always dreamed about. When Bob Bradley gave me that chance, I didn't hesitate to show him the best that I can do. What I couldn't afford to do was turn all shy. This new situation gives me even more goals to reach. I now hope to keep my place in the starting 11 for a long time, play in the World Cup and become a crucial player."