'I am even more hungry than last season' - Okafor

[Getty Images] Leeds United forward Noah Okafor played his first minutes of pre-season against Manchester United on Wednesday. The Switzerland international returned to training last week after an extended break as his nation reached the quarter-finals of this summer's World Cup. Okafor said it was "amazing to be back with the team on the pitch." Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds, he said: "I was really happy to be back and now we just have to keep building, working and looking forward day by day." On his performance, he added: "That's the game I play, the game I used to play. I need a few more days to work on my fitness... then when it starts I am ready." Okafor only played 19 minutes for Switzerland as a substitute during this summer's tournament and expressed his disappointment. "The World Cup was not so good for me because I didn't play so much. The coach didn't let me play, I don't know why because I did really great," he explained. "I came with a lot of confidence, I did an amazing season but in the end he just decides like this, but now I keep it to the side so just focus on Leeds. Give every day 100% in training and this season help the team again like last season." The forward scored eight goals and provided one assist in 28 Premier League appearances last term and is determined to improve as preparation for the new season continues. "I am even more hungry than last season. I adapted more in the Premier League and adapted to the team. The most important thing is to stay healthy and fit, keep every day with a smile and try to help the team with goals and assists," he said. Listen to the full chat below by pressing play or here on BBC Sounds