Veteran goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer may be a new addition to the Chelsea squad but on Saturday he pulled no punches, telling reporters he was aiming for a first team place for the coming season.
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"When I signed for Chelsea, I knew they had top quality goalkeepers, and the competition for a starting place would be tough," he told reporters in Kuala Lumpur.
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"But with hard work and good performances, I can show that I am good enough to play in the first 11," he said.
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Schwarzer signed on a free transfer earlier this month after spells at Fulham and Middlesbrough.
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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho said last week that Schwarzer would provide valuable competition and motivation for No 1 goalkeeper Petr Cech, after handing the Australian international a surprise role at Stamford Bridge.
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Mourinho made clear that he regarded Cech as the world's best goalkeeper, but he said Schwarzer gave Chelsea "security" as a vastly experienced and highly rated back-up.
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Schwarzer, who has played in the Premier League for 15 years, is one of the few to have amassed over 500 appearances in the league's history.
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And the 40-year-old still has a burning desire to perform at the highest level.
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"If you asked me five years ago if I would see myself here today, I would've said no. But what I have learned from that is you never say never, anything is possible," he said.
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The English Premier League team is visiting Malaysia as part of a pre-season Asia tour. They have already been to Thailand and will play in Indonesia after meeting a select Malaysian squad in a friendly on Sunday.
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Schwarzer insisted the London rivalry between his last club Fulham and Chelsea would not affect his reputation with The Cottagers.
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"There's always rivalry between Fulham and Chelsea, without a doubt. But my rapport with the Fulham fans was excellent," he said.
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"I had some fantastic times there. I showed respect for them and they did the same. But things move on, I've moved to another club and am looking forward to next season".
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When asked if he has intentions of playing in next year's World Cup, Schwarzer said, "Well, that's the plan."
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His one-year contract runs until the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, for which Australia are already qualified.
If you're good enough for first 11...Let the coach tell u that...Some players just label themeselves 'Good' whereas they are not!