Paul Hart believes Frederic Piquionne is finally getting to grips with life in England.

Portsmouth have the striker on loan from Lyon for the season, but he has yet to find the back of the net in eight Premier League appearances for the Fratton Park strugglers.

It has been a different story in the Carling Cup, though, and his two goals and one assist in the 4-0 win over Stoke City on Tuesday night has delighted his manager.

"The penny is starting to drop with Frederic," said Hart. "We have a lot of players who haven't played in the Premier League and it's a massive change for them.

"There's an English attitude to the game that Frederic has to acquire. He was recommended to us. His goalscoring record in France wasn't the best but we hope he'll make goals for people as well."

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