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Piquionne aiming to impress

08 Mar 2010 - 13:57:40

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Portsmouth loan striker Frederic Piquionne is determined to try and secure a permanent stay in England by continuing to impress for the Premier League's crisis club.

The 31-year-old has scored ten goals in 33 appearances for Pompey this term, including two in the 2-0 FA Cup sixth round win over Birmingham City at the weekend.

He told The News: "Last season, I wasn't playing at Lyon and this season is very important for me. I'm 31 years old, but I'm not finished and I want to show everyone in France that I'm not finished.

"This result is good for the rest of the season. I will try to win more games for everyone before the end of the season. We try to fight until the end.

"I try to play well here and I want to stay in England.

"I have never experienced an atmosphere like that during and after a match.

"We have lost a lot of matches this season and endured many problems. Yet still the supporters are cheering and applauding us.

"Now I hope they love me because the last few years in France have not been great for me. I have never won a trophy before in my career and maybe that can change.

"Whatever happens, I want to stay in England and I am doing all I can to find a club here."