The American international joined Roy Hodgson's men from MLS side Kansas City Wizards in January and joined four of his fellow countrymen at Craven Cottage, Brian McBride, Clint Dempsey, Carlos Bocanegra and Kasey Keller.

The 23-year-old, who could make his debut for the Cottagers against West Ham United on Saturday, is relishing the chance to prove himself in the top flight.

He said: "I am really excited to get going as it is, without doubt, the best league in the world and I feel that I am part of a great team here at Fulham.

"Every day is a big challenge; nothing over here is guaranteed to you as a player. You have to prove yourself on a daily basis and I think that is one of the major differences from the MLS.

"No one is different from another guy in the squad, there is no special treatment or perceived level of status, you are rewarded with how you train and play in games and that's how it should be.

"The coach treats everyone equally in terms of his expectations and demands, which are very high and I know I have to work hard to match these, which I am willing to do."