Ipswich Town striker Kayden Jackson has claimed that he is working hard to score "many more" goals after he netted the winner against Wimbledon last night.
The Tractor Boys came back from 1-0 down and scored two late goals to snatch the victory at Portman Road.
Nesta Guinness-Walker opened the scoring for the Dons but James Norwood scored an 81st-minute equaliser before Jackson grabbed the winner in added time.
The goal was the 25-year-old’s first of the season and ensured his side maintained their unbeaten start in League One.
Speaking to the East Anglian Daily Times after the game, Jackson said he was happy to grab the three points for the Town.
He explained: “It's nice to score an important goal.
"I've been going about my business quietly and haven't really been thinking about goals and getting on the score sheet.
“I’ve not been desperate, I've just been working hard for the team and doing a lot of unselfish running.
“I'm a firm believer that if you work hard enough you get what you deserve. Back at Accrington, I scored a few goals but if you ask anyone there predominantly I was working hard for the team and that's what my game's about, running channels and giving defenders a hard time to try and create chances for other people.
"If that's winning penalties or putting balls across, I like to think I have quite a bit to my game other than scoring goals.”
The Ipswich number nine added: "I will be working hard to get many more now but as long as the team is winning and getting the three points, that's all I'm interested in.
"I could score as many goals as I want but if we're not getting the wins we won't be up there where we want and need to be.
"Hopefully I can contribute some good goals in some good wins.”
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The Verdict
Jackson’s switch to Portman Road has not quite gone to plan.
He joined the club in August 2018 on the back of a season when he scored 15 goals and provided 15 assists for Accrington Stanley in League Two, but only managed three goals and two assists in the Championship last season.
The step down to League One may suit him and last night’s winner will likely provide him with a big boost in confidence – Town fans will be hoping he can kick-on and get back to the form he showed for Accrington.