Glen Johnson has made his peace with Roy Hodgson following the Liverpool manager's recent outburst when he criticised the England international's club form so far this season.
Johnson returned to the Reds first team on Saturday, scoring his team's first goal in the 3-0 victory against West Ham United.
Johnson admitted:"Believe me, no-one wants me to find my best form more than me, and I was aware of what I had to do. It was a little reminder from the boss, he told me that was what he meant by it.
"We spoke and he explained he wanted it to help me, to push me and I said to him, I don't need people to tell me, I know where I'm at in terms of form, and I knew it all already.
"The gaffer told me he has faith in my ability, we spoke and we cleared things up. Sometimes comments like that can be made to look more negative than they are meant.
"The boss explained that he didn't mean it in a negative way, just that he knew I had more to offer than I was showing and wanted to get that from me.
"No player wants to be injured and it's been frustrating to me, to be out for so long. But that was more like it for me on Saturday. I think it's been a difficult season for me, but it's been a difficult season for a lot of teams and a lot of players.
"You just have to keep doing what you've done in the past and try to reignite some of that form. The last seven games I haven't played and it's impossible to improve your form if you aren't out there, so it's been extra frustrating for me.
"I had some niggling injuries at the start of the season, and when you don't have that consistency it can affect your form. I'm not making excuses, but sometimes it is difficult."Subscribe to Football FanCast News Headlines by Email
