Albion's Dike 'living the dream' after rare start
West Bromwich Albion forward Daryl Dike says he is living the dream despite struggling for game time this season.
The 25-year-old made his first start for nine months in Saturday's goalless draw with Stoke in the Championship after 10 substitute appearances this season.
"For me it's been a little bit frustrating because I haven't been able to help as much as I'd have liked to, but at the end of the day I always tell myself no matter what the situation is, control what I can control," Dike told BBC Radio WM.
"I always train my hardest and make sure I take care of my body and I tell myself the chance will come as long as I keep pushing and doing things, everything will work out in your favour.
"For me, I'm living the dream. I know sometimes the dream looks a little different, but I'm still living the dream and I can't complain."
The American has scored nine goals in 54 appearances since joining the Baggies from MLS side Orlando four years ago and is out of contract in the summer.
Dike has had to impress a succession of new bosses since arriving at the Hawthorns, and is now playing under his sixth permanent head coach, but remains philosophical about game time.
"Every manager puts out squads that are going to give us results and, as I said, I just control what I can control," he added.
"I'm a footballer, I always want to play, so it's just how it happens."
