Makhtar Gueye has given his first interview in English as the forward reflects on adjusting to life in the Championship.

Gueye had a difficult start to his Rovers career as he adapted to a new environment, scoring his first league goal against Sheffield Wednesday on December 10.

But the towering striker has shown promising signs in recent weeks, starting the last three games and making an impact in the final third.

He played a key role in Andi Weimann’s goal at Bristol City at the weekend, crashing a header off the woodwork before Weimann was on hand to slot home the rebound.

Gueye admits his confidence is growing with each game as he becomes more familiar with the division.

“I am feeling good and I’m understanding the Championship,” he told the club channels. “It is easier for me and I understand the Championship a lot better with every day.

“I have more confidence and that is normal. When you are playing as a striker and scoring, you get good feelings and a stronger mentality.

“I am always very happy when I score. I gain more confidence and energy to score more for the fans and the club. I want to score more goals at Ewood Park!

“It is always nice to play with Andi and the team. Whenever he scores, I am very happy because he is a good guy and I have a good relationship with him.”

It has not been an easy transition for the Senegalese striker, who has been away from his family since arriving in English football. Thankfully, that is set to change in the next month or so.

Gueye has also been getting to grips with the temperatures in the North West, which are certainly lower than his previous stints in France and Belgium. "It's cold now," he grinned.

The 27-year-old is grateful for the support of his team-mates over the past few months and hopes he can keep performing well in the blue and white shirt.

“I love the team,” he added. “It is a good family here and the people are so good. People don’t care that my English is not too good, they know I am trying and are really good to me.

“England is very different, it is not the same as France or Belgium, but I am enjoying it.”