Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey accepts there'll always be critics of his club and international scoring form.

Boss Fabio Capello believes the 32-year-old causes major problems for opposition defences, wearing them down with his physical style.

And Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard always seem to be more effective when the burly hitman is playing.

Heskey conceded: "Forwards are judged on their goalscoring.

"People do look at that. But I like to think I bring a lot more to the game and I do get pleasure from assisting.

"I also get pleasure from being part of a winning side.

"I do sometimes think I could have done better in certain situations and got a goal myself but that is part and parcel of the game."