Ipswich Town's Daryl Murphy in 'prolific' spell

Murphy joined Ipswich from Celtic in the summer of 2013 after three previous loan spells at the club

Ipswich Town striker Daryl Murphy believes he is currently in the best form of his career.

The 31-year-old has seven goals this term and six from his last eight games.

"I've played well in the past but I don't think I've been as prolific as I have the last few games," he told BBC Radio Suffolk.

"I need to keep working hard and make sure I maintain that. There's no point having those goals and going out and not doing it again for a while."

Murphy's haul of 13 goals last season was his best to date, and his tally this term already matches his third best for any one campaign.

His strike in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Cardiff was a superb half-volley, and the Irishman has praised assistant manager Terry Connor for improving his confidence in training.

"He's brilliant. All of his sessions are really enjoyable and he needs to take a lot of credit with the work he does with the strikers," said Murphy.

"Now and again you get a period where you get a little break where things go for you. It's been happening for me and you take a lot of belief and confidence from that."