Piquionne wants English stay

French star happy with life in Premier League

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Piquionne wants English stay

Piquionne: Wants to stay

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Frederic Piquionne insists he wants to stay in England next season once his loan at Portsmouth is over.

The Lyon striker is currently on loan at troubled Pompey, who are unlikely to be in a position this summer to sign him on a permanent basis.

Piquionne has performed well and has hit 10 goals so far for Pompey, and the 31-year-old insists he wants to stay put.

He helped Pompey into the FA Cup semi-finals with two goals against Birmingham on Saturday and he hopes they can go all the way.

"I am 31 yet I have never experienced an atmosphere like that during and after a match," he said.

"We have lost a lot of matches this season and endured many problems. Yet still the supporters are cheering and applauding us.

"Now I hope they love me because the last few years in France have not been great for me. I have never won a trophy before in my career and maybe that can change.

"Whatever happens, I want to stay in England and I am doing all I can to find a club here."