Wojciech Szczesny believes it is too early to call himself an 'established number one'.
The Arsenal goalkeeper has emerged as the clubs first choice gloveman this season and although he has started all 34 Premier League matches, is not yet relaxing about his status at the Emirates Stadium.
"I do feel confident, but if we had this conversation in a few years' time and I've played 500 games for this club, I'll feel like I'm an established number one.
"I've never been short of confidence but when you actually start playing regularly and you feel like you're number one for the club, it gives you massive confidence knowing that the manager believes in you and trusts whatever you do.
"You know you can afford to make the odd mistake and you won't be dropped. It gives me a lot of confidence and that kind of shows in my performances.
"I believe I have improved, I've matured a lot in goal, I keep my focus for 90 minutes - which wasn't always the case in my early days.
"So the improvement is there but I'm hoping to improve with every single game and every single season at this club.""I'm 22 years old and I don't think I'm an established number one. I still need to prove myself at this club," he told the club's official website.
