"Everyone seems to be willing me to get that first goal and the fans here have been so great with me since I joined. I'm taking confidence from that," he said. "I'm desperate to score and I'm certain it's going to come soon. I'm sure of it, so long as I keep working hard and getting in the right positions.
"I've not been unduly affected by the criticism because of our fans' support. It has taken me aback just how negative other people have been. I suppose that's what happens if you don't get on the scoresheet and I'm learning that when you join a high profile club you become an instant target.
"Things are scrutinised a lot more here, but as long as I'm doing a job which the manager, my team-mates and the fans are happy with, I won't let it get me down.
"Maybe the criticism built up after the England game, but I'm not really interested what anyone outside Liverpool thinks now. Nobody here has a problem with me, so everyone else can say what they like."