Wednesday 20 September 2017 16:05, UK
Pape Souare has spoken of his happiness after he made his comeback for Crystal Palace after a year out following a serious car crash.
The left-back played the second half of the 1-0 Carabao Cup third-round defeat of Huddersfield, concluding his remarkable recovery from the accident in September 2016.
Souare feared he may never play again when he suffered a broken jaw and thigh bone in a crash so severe he needed to be cut from his car.
Asked if he felt emotional stepping onto the Selhurst Park pitch as the club's fans chanted his name, Souare said: "Yeah, definitely. That touched me a lot and I give everything for them.
"It made me happy. It is a good feeling to be on the pitch. I just want to say thanks to the fans and everyone at the club.
"I am just trying to give everything for them. This is my first big injury since I was a footballer. It is a fantastic feeling to be back.
"It was (traumatic). The most important thing is that I am back playing.
"It is step-by-step. I played with the first-team. It is a different level in the Premier League. I played 90 minutes with the Under-23s, 45 minutes with the first team.
"It is working, getting my fitness better. I played the second half and I am very happy to be back. And we are happy for the win."
Next up for Souare as he continues his comeback is a trip to joint Premier League leaders Manchester City on Saturday.
