Southampton defender Dynel Simeu is enjoying his time on loan at Carlisle United.

The 20-year-old former Chelsea youth star has been playing in League Two since January.

His first five games were tough, with the team only managing a single point and conceding 12 goals.

However, new coach Keith Millen has impressed, and results have improved.

"I'm just loving my football at the moment," the defender said, per the News and Star.

"I thought it was tough coming to the club when it was on bad form, and it wasn't the start I wanted.

"Huge credit to the lads, they've made me feel so comfortable. What doesn't break you makes you stronger, and I've just been tunnel vision really.

"I've focused on myself, but I've had the whole team behind the scenes reminding me what I'm good at. I think working hard every day and having that focus has helped me to develop into a better player."

Simeu continued: "I think I can't be satisfied with what I've done – I've got to keep going. When I came I said I was going to embrace the challenge, and I was going to be full-on.

"The one goal of mine I have through it all is to develop as a player and help the team. The team comes first, and if I'm going to develop properly I need to be a team player.

"I can't shine if the team doesn't help me, so all of them deserve real credit for what they're doing for me.

"The lads love to banter me because I ask so many questions, but I'm here to learn so that's not going to stop."