Queens Park Rangers striker Sinclair Armstrong says he looks up to Irish compatriot Evan Ferguson, despite being two years his senior.
Ferguson has scored four goals in his opening four games in the Premier League this season, and scored his first hat-trick against Newcastle last weekend.
Armstrong has said that he looks up to Ferguson as an inspiration, telling the Irish Independent that he feels Ireland’s attack is looking bright.
“It is crazy how many (strikers) we have. You look at the Ireland senior team and the number of young players in there. You look at Evan, who I played with at underage and the direction he has gone in.
“I was watching him and thinking ‘flipping heck, I played with this guy and now he is scoring a hat-trick against a Champions League team’. I look up to him. I know he is younger but he is inspiring us all. The future is looking bright for him and for us.”
Armstrong determined to score more for QPR
Armstrong went all of last season without scoring in what was an injury-hit season for the 20-year-old, but after scoring his first goal for QPR against Cardiff a few weeks ago, his mindset has now changed.
“I go into every game now thinking I’m going to score ,” said Armstrong. “That is the mentality I have now. Starting against Cardiff, getting that goal, also getting an assist. I go into every game thinking I’m the best player on the pitch. I feel when I’m at my best, I’m unstoppable.”
QPR are said to be interested in bringing in a another striker after failing in moves to sign Uche Ikpeazu and Jamal Lowe.