Freddie Sears has spoken of his satisfaction after an instant impact on loan at Scunthorpe United.
The 20-year-old arrived at the Championship club a week ago and barely had time to say hello to his new team-mates before he was handed the No10 shirt and making his debut against Preston North End. He impressed in the 3-2 win and then repeated the star turn with a 2-0 away win against Watford on Saturday.
"The two games have gone really well," he told whufc.com. "It has been good to get the run-outs and help out the team. It was a bit weird the way it all started. I didn't train with the team, we just met for the coach to Preston and it was just a case of get on with it.
"I spoke to the boys on the bus and it all worked out right in the end. The football helps, all the boys know what they are about and want to do well. It was really easy to settle straight into the side."
Sears had the extra pressure of being handed the No10 shirt but admitted he thought he would have to wait for a chance off the bench. "I didn't expect to get that number but it was a sign the gaffer really wants me. It was a bit of a surprise but a nice one."
He added: "I was delighted to play. I am disappointed not to have scored yet - against Preston I hit the post and we scored from it but at the end of the day the most important thing is the team win."
Scunthorpe had not won in six matches before Sears' arrival and to follow up the Preston points with a success at high-flying Watford at the weekend was even sweeter. "Watford are flying at the minute but it is a good league. Anyone can beat anyone and we were really up for it. To get six points from two games was great."
One stand-out moment at Vicarage Road saw Sears show electric pace from the halfway line, beat a couple of men and then send in a curling effort that was only just tipped away. "It was a good run and a great shot. I thought it was in. I don't know how he has managed to save it but the goal will come."
The England Under-21 forward would love to get off the mark at home to Leeds on Saturday. " It is a bit of a derby and everyone is looking forward to it. I have come here to play games and I am getting that.
"There is no point going on loan if you are not going to play. When you get to play, you feel good and it is a big step up from the reserves. You are able to show what you can do.
"I am here for a few weeks and will try and play as much as I can. You have just got to keep it up, you know people are watching how you do and looking at the games."
* Meanwhile, the club have recalled Frank Nouble from his loan at Swansea City, with the forward returning as cover for Frederic Piquionne who is doubtful for this week's games against Stoke City and Arsenal.