Johnson: I had to get away from Everton

Andy Johnson has revealed how a move to Fulham has reignited his love for football.

Johnson has yet to score since switching from Everton, although he came desperately close in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Blackburn, but the £10.5million striker said: "I have to admit I wasn't enjoying my football there.

"I'd like to put the record straight because it's been said that I fell out with manager David Moyes.

"The truth is that we never had one argument. We got on really well and I've got a lot of respect for him."

The main issue for Johnson at Goodison Park was his role in the team.

He said: "The problem came down to wanting to play in my best position and the fact I was either out of the team or stuck on the right wing, in a position I didn't like.

"David liked to play 4-5-1, which basically meant there were four strikers going for one place.

"Yakubu was on fire and there was a lack of midfielders at the club, which meant me playing on the right.

"It wasn't my position and I was frustrated because I wanted to play through the middle.

"I was stuck out on the right wing for nine or 10 games and I just think, over time, I lost a bit of confidence and, with that, my form. That's when I stopped enjoying my football."

Johnson was denied at Ewood Park by keeper Paul Robinson who was in outstanding form and Rovers won with an 84th-minute header from sub Matt Derbyshire.