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New signing Paul Dickov is relishing the prospect of pulling on a white shirt and playing his part in the closing stages of the club's promotion bid.

The 37-year-old former Manchester City and Leicester striker signed a short-term contract with the club on Wednesday and immediately made his debut in the reserves at Huddersfield that same evening.

"I'm enthusiastic and feel I have a lot to offer," said Paul.

"This is a great club. My longest spell was at Man city and the fanbase they have is fantastic, and it's similar here. You only have to see the crowds here that are coming week in week out League One and that's a testament to them. It's fantastic."

The former Scotland international brings a wealth of experience to the squad at a vital team, and he is determined to help lift the club back to the Coca-Cola Championship.

"I have a massive desire to succeed and if I get my chance I'll try and take it with both hands," said Paul.

"I've never kidded myself. I'll give my all and put pressure on defenders. I'm enthusiastic.

"I've had bits of stick playing here over the years, but I just want to get out there and play. Hopefully we can get promotion here. We need to kick on and put pressure on the teams who are below us.

"There's going to be a bit of nerves, but if we can win three or four in a row it puts pressure on those teams around us.

"I'm taking it as it comes, but I'll be giving my all for Leeds United."