Georgios Karagounis happy to be role model at Fulham

Fulham midfielder Georgios Karagounis has admitted that he is happy to act as a role model to younger players at the Premier League club.

The 36-year-old Greek international recently signed a new 12-month contract with the Cottagers following his move from Panathinaikos last summer.

"If the younger players look upon me as a good role model, then I'm only too pleased to be available to help them if they have any questions," Karagounis told the club's official website.

"I am ready to help them because I remember what it was like to be a young player and I appreciated all the advice I received from the senior guys.

"It also gives me a lot of pleasure to help them because I can see a lot of quality amongst the younger players at Fulham. I think they have a great future ahead of them, not only individually but to do well for the team."

Fulham get their Premier League campaign underway on Saturday when they travel to Sunderland.