Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic has rubbished claims that he is being held back by his price tag.
The American attacker arrived from Borussia Dortmund in a 58 million move that was finalised last January.
But the youngster has struggled to make an impact this season, with the likes of Mason Mount, Willian and Callum Hudson-Odoi ahead of him in the pecking order.
But Pulisic insists he will continue to work hard and take his chances as they come.
"This number doesn't mean anything to me," Pulisic told reporters about his transfer fee.
"I go out and try to give my best every time I'm on the pitch. I'm not sure what the price tag means to you, but I just have to keep trying to perform at my best for myself and for the team.
"You can't completely ignore it (comments on social media). I don't live under a rock. I hear things, I see things, but I do my best to block it out. I'm just working hard for myself. The outside opinions don't matter as much to me as to what's in the team and myself and the people who care about me.
"So, I'm just going to keep working and do my best and not worry about it. Competition in the team can only make me better and I think that's what makes teams, it's guys who are maybe not the second or third man, but they are pushing each other in training every single day. That's what a good team is all about.
"[Lampard] likes players who work very hard and show a lot in training and I just have to continue to do that, do my best in training and try to earn my position. Culture-wise, it's been easier than Germany to be honest. From the football side, I guess you could say that [I am still adapting]."
