Tamas Priskin remains very much part of Roy Keane’s plans at Ipswich Town.

The Hungarian striker has failed to make much impression since his summer move from Championship rivals Watford.

He has only scored two goals, against Peterborough and Doncaster, and not started a game since the November victory at Cardiff City.

However, Keane is backing the 23-year-old to come good - and has dismissed speculation linking him with a move to Queens Park Rangers.

“Tamas is going nowhere,” said the Blues boss.

“He’s staying at the club and deserves a chance.

“He’s a talented player and part of our squad.

“Obviously we’re hoping for a bit more from him but, as I’ve said before, some players take longer than others to settle in.

“Our fans have been very, very patient with the team so far and maybe we all need to be a bit more patient with Tamas.”

Keane says Priskin will get an opportunity in the next few weeks, not least because his team face a hectic spell of six games in February and seven in March.

Skipper and fellow striker Jon Walters is also injured for the next couple of weeks and Keane said: “Tamas deserves more of an opportunity and he’s going to get that over the next few months.

“Maybe I need to give him more of an opportunity.

“He’s a decent kid. A quiet lad.

“He’s not the most outgoing of people but there’s nothing wrong with that.

“He’s still a young man and still learning his trade, but he will score goals for us.

“We’ve had plenty of enquires for him, but he’s missed out on a few squads and not had many minutes on the pitch.

“Our top scorer has got six goals.

“Tamas has two and he’s probably played the least minutes of all the strikers.”

In addition to Walters, Town will also be without injured goalkeeper Brian Murphy for this afternoon’s Championship match at Preston North End (kick-off 3pm).

Defender David Wright should be fit, though, despite taking a knock in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion.

For a full report and reaction from Deepdale, see Monday’s Daily Gazette.