Konstantin Kerschbaumer acknowledged that he has had an up and down first season with Brentford.
The Austrian joined in the summer from Admira Wacker and, although he was a signing for the future, he was thrust into first team action straight away due to injures.
The 23-year-old has made 26 appearances for the Bees so far this campaign but has yet to show the full extent of his capabilities.
Kerschbaumer said: “It's been an up and down year. We have had three manager. At first, I was a regular player under Marinus Dijkhuizen and we didn't play badly but the results weren't good.
“The next manager, Lee Carsley came in and changed a couple of things and we had a good run. Dean Smith came in and we've had up and down form.
“I've not played so much and I'm happy to get the opportunity to play again.”
Lee Carsley, during his time in charge, said Kerschbaumer needed 'help' to adjust to English game and the Austrian has taken it on board and adapted to the English game.
The Austrian said: “Lee said it's more physical as it goes from box to box. You don't have to keep the ball as long.
“That's the main difference. It was more about experiencing it and to see how the game is different.
“It's more about experience and to play every week. Now, I've been here 10 months so I've learned a lot
He added: “At my former clubs I was a regular player. It was a new experience. I got to know every situation with a new experience.
“It was a very tough time as I was working hard and didn't get the minutes.
“I did some extra training sessions. I believe in my strengths. I knew I'd come back.”
Having had the season to adapt to the game, Kerschbaumer believes that the frantic nature of the English game is the biggest difference to what he was used to.
He explained: “It's more physical and you don't have breaks in the game. For example, we're 3-0 up at Ipswich and you usually keep the ball but in England the game is never over until the final whistle.
“The crowd want to see more and more so, until the whistle, the game is not finished and that's a big difference.
“I want to play more. I've got confidence from Ipswich. Everyone feels this and we're sticking together which is good.”
With the season coming to an end now, the Austrian believes the best is yet to come and he is looking to show some consistency in the remaining weeks of the campaign.
He stated: “I think the best is yet to come. We play good football. I like to keep the ball. We're in good shape and playing on the wing is a new position for me.
“When I played, I played okay but unlucky to not score or set goals up. I've got an assist now. I'm looking for the next games. I want to show good performances and I can play regularly.”
