New signing Rudy Gestede says competition for places with fellow Middlesbrough strikers such as Alvaro Negredo can benefit all parties.
Boro boss Aitor Karanka favours a system with one striker up front, which has been Spaniard Negredo in 18 of 20 Premier League games this season.
Gestede arrived from Aston Villa this month to add to Karanka's options, although David Nugent has joined Derby.
"You have to believe in yourself," the 28-year-old told BBC Tees.
"I learn from him [Alvaro] everyday, he's a top striker, the competition is healthy.
"I will try to show him I can put pressure on him and make sure he does even better and scores some goals for us.