Folan joined Hull from Wigan in August 2007

Hull City striker Caleb Folan says he needs to play more games this season to fulfil his World Cup ambitions.

The Republic of Ireland international told BBC Radio Humberside: "I don't want a season like last season.

"It's a big year and I do really need to start playing a bit, I've talked to the manager and told him I've got to play more and he understood."

The 26-year-old managed just 15 Premier League appearances last season and won his first three caps for his country.

Folan concedes that he may have to consider a move, despite having three years remaining on his current contract.

He said: "The conversations with the staff have been positive and that has put me in a positive frame of mind for the coming season, at the moment I'm proud to be a Hull City player."

He is aware though that other clubs are monitoring his position: "I've heard of various sides' interest but nothing has been put to the club as far as I know.

"Wolves has been thrown about a few times but nothing has been put to me."

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