Luke Moore was delighted to get on the scoresheet in West Brom's victory over Manchester City.

Moore said: "It's always a boost to score and as a striker I think I can kick on from here now.

"It's difficult when you're not in the team and you can't get a run going. I haven't had a consecutive run of games since I was back at Villa and it takes time.

"Any player who wants to play will speak to the manager. I'm not content to be here and just pick up my money. I want to play.

"There is no big issue with it but every player in my position would have a word with the manager. You just have to do it in the right way and I did it a long time ago. I feel good and hopefully I can kick on. I can score goals if I am starting games. I have always known that and I am sure the Villa fans know that.

"The last year has been frustrating but that's football. There are ups and downs and I have been around long enough to realise that. As a striker I need games. If I start games I can only get better."

Moore added: "I can't say my confidence wasn't affected because I am a striker and any striker would be lying if he said that. Your confidence does get affected but you have to have inner belief.

"One thing I am is an honest player and I work as hard as I can for as long as I can.

"But being out of the team is tough and you lose match fitness. When I am in the team my work-rate is high and I'm not ready to do that for 90 minutes yet."