Middlesbrough defender Callum Brittain hopes he can bring "something different" to his new team.
The 27-year-old arrived this week on a four-year deal from fellow Championship side Blackburn Rovers.
"He [Rob Edwards] just loves my energy, up and down on that right hand side," Brittain told BBC Radio Tees.
"I think it's a bit different to what the rest of the lads have been playing as I am very direct on the ball, I like to cross the ball and get it in the box.
"Obviously there is the defensive side as well, trying to be as aggressive as I can, I like to be front footed, and love one-to-one defending as well.