West Bromwich Albion striker Peter Odemwingie says his scoring form is down to clear-the-air talks with manager Roy Hodgson.

During the January transfer window, the Baggies' striker sought a meeting. Since then, his form has steadily improved to the point where he has now claimed five goals in his last two games.

"Maybe it was his psychology," said Odemwingie, "I learned something from the situation.

"Did it spur me on? Maybe he had something in mind when we had this, shall we say, 'situation'. I went to see him. He said I had a lot to offer and that I shouldn't take my anger and frustration out on him.

"We needed to clear the air. But I do want to say that it was a fitness thing. I am the total opposite of a player who doesn't want to play through pain. The doctor here knows that. I love the Premier League too much to even miss a game against the lowest team. I never want to miss a match.

"I didn't play one week and my mum was on the phone saying: 'What's the matter with you?'

"She may be in Moscow but she watches all of West Brom's games on the national football channel. And if I'm not playing, she wants to know why!"