Lee Dong-gook admits he enjoyed an
'unforgettable' debut for Middlesbrough and is relishing playing in
English football.
The South Korean striker joined Boro from Pohang Steelers in
January and has been building up his fitness in recent weeks.
He came on as a late substitute in Saturday's 2-1 win at home to
Reading and came close to scoring as one shot struck the
post.
The forward was delighted to finally feature for Boro and is now
quickly looking to become a key figure for the club.
"It took a month for me to play in the UK and it was an
unforgettable feeling to make my debut," Lee told the Evening
Gazette.
"I will never forget it. The fans gave me a fantastic reception and
I'm really happy that I could join.
"I want to play more and for longer, and will learn what Yakubu and
Viduka have done for the club.
"I want to make a bigger contribution and contribution to scoring
goals."
Lee has become the fourth South Korean to be playing in the
Premiership and admits he has had no difficulty adjusting to the
new lifestyle.
He added: "I don't have any problems with the food or the
environment, and I'm not feeling any troubles.
"The players are helping a lot, so it's no problem for me settling
in England."