Benni may get a start on Saturday

Last updated : 23 October 2008 By Andy
McCarthy has not found the net since February, but the knack of scoring is there because he hit 24 goals in his first season with the club. This season he has been restricted to sub appearances.

He scored in the friendly against Ghana last week and he came on in the game against Bolton on Saturday and looked sharp.

Ince said: "Benni came back to pre-season not quite right. He's had to work really hard to get himself to the weight he needs to be at.

"He has had a couple of games for South Africa and that has helped him. He seems to have that hunger back.

"Benni has been razor-sharp in training and he did well when he came on in the last 15 minutes against Bolton. He gives me another selection problem but that is what I get paid for.

"It is nice because Benni is a quality player and when he is right he is one of the best in the Premier League."