Derby County striker Martyn Waghorn now has two goals to his name for Frank Lampard’s side.
Waghorn scored from the spot in Derby’s last match, which came against Hull City.
The striker stepped up and converted from 12 yards in Derby’s 2-1 win over Hull.
And Waghorn says that he knew he would be on spot kicks from the moment he arrived.
“The manager (Frank Lampard) told me when I came in that I would be taking penalties,” he said.
“It’s something I like to do. I enjoy the responsibility.
“For me, it’s a way of getting an extra goal, I guess, but it’s something that I thrive on.
“As a striker, I’m not going to shy away from that responsibility. I enjoy the pressure.”
Waghorn has now hit two goals since his move to Derby, and he seems to be have jumped into Lampard’s starting plans.
The Rams have a wealth of forward options, but Waghorn appears to be winning the race to lead the line right now.
Derby’s win over Hull has pushed them up to fourth in the table, with Lampard’s side making a solid start to the new campaign.
Derby are next in action after the international break when they take Rotherham United.
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