Josh Griffiths has learnt to cope with the pressure of being City's first-choice goalkeeper.
The England U21 international, on loan with the Imps from West Bromwich Albion, and admits he was desperate to make a quick impression at his new club.
He said: "I definitely put pressure on myself. I had a really good year with Cheltenham and wanted to get off to a good start here. I have big aspirations to go on and play as high as I can, so I wanted to come in and do well for myself and the club.
"It just took a bit of time, as these things can do. It's not always easy to come in and have things click straight away but I just kept working hard, plus Steve Croudson and the manager have been great with me - they believed in me."
Griffiths has been involved in every England U21 squad since he joined the Imps, and has ambitions to build on his international experiences.
He added: "Playing for England was amazing, my first cal-up to the U18s came on the back of an FA Youth Cup campaign.
"My dream is to be England No.1 for the seniors, and while I know that is a long way away it is the aim."
