Gonzalez eager to shine

Last updated : 26 September 2006 By Al Campbell
Gonzalez, who scored his first Premiership goal in Saturday's 3-0 win over Spurs, admits the physical side of English football was a bit of a suprise but says he is working hard to become a success at Liverpool.

"I'm really happy with my goal because it was really important for us to keep winning. Now we've two wins in two games, so we need to keep this going if we want to think about the championship," said the Chilean winger.

"It's not been easy for me because I've not played many games, but the more you play the more you learn and get used to it.

"I wasn't in the squad for a couple of games because I was ill, but this time it was my turn to play and I felt comfortable out there and happy with how I played. Now I need to keep learning.

"English and Spanish football is very different which I've known from the beginning. The pace and physical side of the game isn't the same as Spain.

"The physical side is what I'll be working on most. You have to do a lot of running in England and that takes some getting used to.

"I like that all the fans knew me and were watching me before I joined the club, because then they know the kind of player you are and the qualities you have.

"Now it's up to me to show them, because if people know what to expect, there's no reason why you can't show it.

"I feel I can contribute a lot of goals here, scoring and creating, just like I did in Spain. I always look for goals, and I think I'm the type of player who can get them.

"I want to show everything I have in my game. Right now I don't think I've shown everything for many reasons. I've not played a lot and I'm not used to English football yet. Hopefully that won't take long, but it's not easy. As soon as I adjust I'm sure I will be a different player.

"I'm happy with what I've done for now, with scoring two goals, but I'm determined to do a lot more."