Having previously starred for Malaysia at the junior level, Felda United midfielder Danial Amier Norhisham has finally received his first ever senior Malaysia call-up.
The 2019 season has not been kind to the Fighters and Danial, but he recovered in time from a lengthy injury to help them beat relegation from the Super League and retain their Malaysia Cup knockout stage chances.
Speaking to the press just before the Malaysia training on Tuesday, the 22-year old remarked about the challenges faced by Felda this season, and how they have helped push him further.
"When the more-experienced players left the club before the season began, I was given a bigger responsibility by Nidzam (Felda boss Nidzam Jamil).