West Ham United midfielder
"Thankfully Roy has noticed that and I just want to continue. I think playing in a good team, in form has helped as well. I just want to carry on as I have been doing."
Downing's good form is in large part due to his transition from a winger to an attacking midfielder which has inspired the Hammers to climb up to fourth in the Premier League.
"The main thing for me is that the manager is happy with the way I'm playing. There's a lot England players who are playing in a similar role, but I'm happy to play wherever, on the wing or in the middle. There's a lot of competition but we'll have to see what the manager decides.
"I prefer it in the middle because I'm more involved, it's a bit different but I'm really enjoying it at the minute. Hopefully I can perform and I'm itching to get playing."