Swansea City defender, Angel Rangel, wants to emulate Leon Britton’s mark of making 400 appearances for the Welsh outfit, and praised the English International’s unswerving commitment to the club.
Britton reached the landmark during the Swans weekend game against Reading at the Liberty Stadium.
The midfielder received a tumultuous response from the home crowd, who expressed their acknowledgement for the meritorious services that he has rendered for the club over the years.
Britton, who started his professional career at West Ham United, was signed by Swansea on a permanent deal during the 2002/03 season.
Since then, he played an important hand in lifting his side from Football League Two to the Premier League, representing them at all levels in the process.
Rangel, who himself completed his 200th league appearance against the Royals, insisted that the midfielder was a role model for all the younger players at the club.
He revealed his longing of replicating the 29 year old’s phenomenal commitment towards Swansea City and paid his tribute over his fantastic career.
“He has been a great player for this club. He has been through everything here — fighting against relegation to the Conference to playing in the Premier League,” he told the reporters.
“I've managed 200 league appearances since I moved here, and I would love to reach 400 games like Brits. He is a great example to everyone at the club.”
The Welsh team broke into the English top division last season – becoming the first side from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wales-c3041 to have achieved the feat – and impressed everyone with their fluent playing style.
Having survived their debut campaign in an emphatic manner, the defender revealed that they have now set their focus of establishing themselves as the league’s regulars.
He also let out his comfort of being at the Liberty Stadium and said that everyone at the city were excited about the ongoing season.
“When I got here the talk was to get to the Premier League, and I don't think many people believed we could do it. But we proved them wrong, and now we are working towards becoming an established Premier League team,” he added.
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