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Johnny Phillips talks to Kei Kamara about civil war in Sierra Leone

Image: Kei Kamara: loving life in the Premier League

Norwich City were many pundits' forecast for relegation this season but they are winning their battle to stay in the Premier League.

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"It's a dream come true for me being in this league," he added. "And being in Norwich it's just like coming from Kansas City where people showed me a lot of love, people just welcome you, and the fact that happens makes me want to prove myself to them every day. "It's a step up in quality but at the same time we do a lot of work out in America and the league has got a lot better since 2006 when I started playing. So obviously I've got used to it and got used to the pace in training and everything to get myself ready for games." Kamara is one of the few players who gets to walk to work on a Saturday, and mingling with the fans is another of the experiences he treasures. "Sometimes I'll see a few people and we'll chat on the way there and then again after the game," he says. "I'm always hoping the game goes well because if it doesn't I have to stay a few extra hours, but when it does I walk home with the fans and they're nice. "They tell you good words and they get you going. I'm sure there's a lot of places where players can't do that because I've always heard how fans are crazy here watching games. But the thing about Norwich City they really welcome you and they're really behind the team, it's just like a family." Spending just an hour chatting with Kamara, it was clear to see how much this opportunity meant to him. At 28 he probably thought his chance in the Premier League had passed. English football is revered back in Sierra Leone and fans flock to cinemas every Saturday to watch his progress. A permanent move would be the icing on the cake for a player who has already overcome plenty of life's trials.

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