Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany hopes to build on last season's impressive campaign.
Kompany accepts there are now greater expectations placed on him.
"I did set a standard last season but I feel I have improved because I have not been thinking about my performances over an entire season," he said.
"As far as I am concerned, my last game was Bolton on the final day of the season. My next will be against Manchester United in the Community Shield, when I hope to be better.
"I am having a good pre-season so far. I feel fit and strong and things are positive. I want to keep it that way."