Manchester City winger Adam Johnson says he's taken criticism from manager Roberto Mancini on-board.
City's Italian boss Mancini - a two-time Serie A winner as a player with Lazio and Sampdoria who also won 36 caps for his country - has been critical of Johnson's attitude in the past, especially after he broke into the England team.
But Johnson has nothing but praise for the way his boss has brought him on in the 10 months since he left the Riverside Stadium.
He said: "From the moment he came in, the manager has helped me a lot.
"He has told me all sorts of different things. He has seen a lot in his career and all his advice is starting to show a little bit in my game.
"It is about running off the ball, my movement and stuff like that and when to get a shot in.
"It is also about not wanting the ball at my feet all the time, and maybe trying to get in the box.
"I was happy with my performance against Salzburg and really pleased with my goal. Hopefully a bit more of that will come in the next few weeks.
"I played a bit more on the left, but I am comfortable on either side and it was a slow tempo which gives you space and time to enjoy it."
