Glen Johnson has revealed clear-the-air talks with Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson.
The England fullback scored in victory over West Ham United, just days after being publicly criticised by Hodgson.
"Today felt good and was more like it," he said.
"I'm an honest man, and I don't need to hear it from the manager that I haven't been playing well. I know when I'm playing well and when I'm not.
"Believe me, no one wants me to find my best form more than me, and I was aware of what I had to do.
"It was a little reminder from the boss, and he told me that was what he meant by it.
"We spoke, and he explained he wanted it to help me, to push me, and I said to him then, I don't need people to tell me. I know where I'm at in terms of form, and I knew it all already.
"The gaffer told me he has faith in my ability, so we spoke about it and cleared things up.
"Sometimes comments like that can be made to look more negative than they are meant.
"The boss explained that he didn't mean it in a negative way, just that he knew I had more to offer than I was showing."
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