Three of Toshack's strikers are out of favour with their clubs

The 26-year-old has not scored or played a full 90 minutes of football at international level for nine months.

But despite spending much of that time out with a torn groin, Toshack said: "I've been a little bit concerned about Earnie for some time.

"It's quite alarming that there have been no goals and no 90-minute performances in nine months."

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Earnshaw has been included in the Wales squad for the forthcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers in Cyprus on 13 October and San Marino on 17 October.

But Toshack's striking options are limited, with Craig Bellamy a doubt through injury, Earnshaw not starting for Derby and Freddy Eastwood also out of favour at Wolves.

Wycombe striker Jermaine Easter is the fourth striker in the squad, but he is not playing either after falling out with his club Wycombe after a move to Plymouth collapsed.

But Toshack's main concern was for Earnshaw who has since scored 12 goals in 36 games for his country, despite having played the full 90 minutes on eight occasions.

We can't keep going on and on thinking about what Earnie did years ago John Toshack

"Earnie has got to start to have a good look at himself now," said Toshack.

"We can't keep going on and on thinking about what Earnie did years ago. It's what he's doing now.

"In nine months, although he's been operated on during that period, he's had no 90-minute game.