West Bromwich Albion's Cedric Kipre says his fine form for the promotion-chasing Baggies this season is a carry-on from last term's loan with fellow Championship side Cardiff City.
The Ivory Coast defender has helped the Baggies shape one of the meanest defences in this season's second tier.
Only the current top two Leicester City and Leeds United have shipped fewer goals than Albion's 31 in 33 games.
"It is the continuity from last season," Kipre told BBC Radio WM.
"I had a great season at Cardiff and, when I came back to the club, I was full of confidence.