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'I surprisingly felt really good' - Duke thrilled with first start in 11 months

Having recovered from a serious injury, the ex-Mariners striker played 90 minutes during the week and is targeting a big six months in the J.League

Australian striker Mitch Duke is confident he will get more of an opportunity at Shimizu S-Pulse after making his first start in over 11 months.

On Thursday, Duke earned his first start since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in April 2016, with the 26-year-old completing 90 minutes in Shimizu's 1-0 loss to Kashiwa Reysol in the J.League Cup.

"I surprisingly felt really good," Duke told Goal.

"I've had a few training matches and stuff.