Shwan Jalal has waited patiently for his opportunity between the sticks since his move from Woking in the transfer window and was given the nod for the game with Rochdale.

The goalkeeper made the move to London Road in the January transfer window for an undisclosed fee and is enjoying life with Peterborough United.

Jalal admits he has been frustrated with his lack of first team opportunities to date, but has insisted he's remained patient for his chance to stake a claim for a regular starting berth.

The shot-stopper said: 'It has been a mixed time since my arrival, it has obviously been frustrating to not be playing, but on the other hand, I have really enjoyed it. The club is going places, there is a great atmosphere around the place and I am glad to be a part of that.

'You don't really realise how big the step-up will be until you make it. The pace and the intensity is a lot quicker and I feel like I am acclimatising to that now. At first it was really tough, but at the minute I am enjoying being around the place,' Jalal said.

The former England non-league international is enjoying working with goalkeeping coach Andy Dibble and admits that the help he has received from the ex-Manchester City shot-stopper has been vital to his development.

It has been a mixed time since my arrival, it has obviously been frustrating to not be playing, but on the other hand, I have really enjoyed it.

'Andy understands my frustration at not playing, but has encouraged me and treated me as equal to Mark since he arrived.

'We have worked on a lot of things and he has been brilliant to me. It is great to have someone around that is there just for you. There have been times when I have been down about not playing and he has helped me through that period,' Jalal added.

Jalal started his career as a trainee at Tottenham Hotspur before making the move to Woking, where he made over 100 appearances, being recognised for his displays by receiving a call-up to the England non-league side.

Jalal played against Craig Mackail-Smith, George Boyd and Aaron Mclean during the period he was with Woking and represented England alongside those individuals. Jalal is widely renowed as a fine shot-stopper and has excelled in the reserve team matches that Posh have been involved in.