I'll show I'm still a top player, says former England striker Fowler

13 April 2012

Rovers return: Robbie Fowler has returned to the top-flight after a season at Cardiff City

Former England striker Robbie Fowler believes he can still perform in the Premier League after accepting a trial with Blackburn.  

The 33-year-old will join up with Rovers at their training camp in Germany before new manager Paul Ince decides whether to sign his former Liverpool team-mate.

Fowler spent last season at Cardiff, scoring six goals in 16 appearances, but the lure of the top flight - and his confidence he still has what it takes - made him turn his back on the Bluebirds.

Fowler told the Daily Mirror: 'I don't think anyone at Cardiff can blame me for taking this opportunity because I still have a desire to play at the top level.  

'Most importantly, I believe I can still do it.  

'I could take the contract on offer at Cardiff and there are no guarantees that I will be taken on by Blackburn but at this stage of my career I've got to take a chance.

'I love playing and it doesn't matter what age you are, you want to play in the Premier League and I honestly think I can do it.  

'I had injuries last season with Cardiff but when I played I was still scoring goals.  

'I don't want to pack in just yet because I still think I've got something to offer.  

'And I want to play. I still love football, still want to go out and do it and I'm really pleased that I have got a chance to show I can play in the Premier League.'

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