The Swansea City defender looks set to be named in the starting line up today thanks to the injury to Angel Rangel.
Taylor ended last season playing non league football with Wrexham and today comes face to face with a team who rubbed shoulders with the big boys last season. But although that is a big step up, Taylor is confident that he can make the grade as he told the Western Mail “Coming from Conference football was always going to mean a bit of a jump and there is obviously a big difference in the levels
“But that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily harder because of that. I’ve been used to balls being lumped in the box, as we saw at Tranmere, and that is a tough school to grow up in for a young player coming through.
“I had to learn to cope with that and I’ve learned from it at a young age. Now I have to make the transition, but it’s something I’m confident I can do being at a young age and from my experience under Brian Flynn with Wales.
“Under Brian it is about playing football on the floor and that was one of the big reasons I wanted to come to Swansea because it’s quite similar and it’s a style I feel will bring out the best in me. Hopefully I will get the chance to show that.
“When I signed I was aiming to make the team because you have to aim high in your career.
“I know it will be tough because of the step and how well the team did last year, especially defensively, but all I can do is try and make the most of the chances when I get them.
“It’s unfortunate to see Angel get injured but that’s football and that’s why you need strong squads. It means there could be an opening for me and hopefully I’ve put the thought in the manager’s head.”
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