Bircham has started five games since signing for Yeovil in 2007

Yeovil Town manager Russell Slade feels that there is a lot more to come from former QPR midfielder Marc Bircham.

The 29-year-old Canadian former QPR star has struggled with a recurring hamstring injury this season.

Slade told BBC Somerset: "A fit Marc Bircham would be in our team and number one in midfield every single week.

"But he is still two yards of pace short. He has not had the fitness or the match fitness that he needs on a regular basis."

Slade felt that Bircham's performance on Saturday at Carlisle was the best indication yet of what he could achieve for Yeovil.

606: DEBATE Marc Bircham had his best game I've seen him play so far for the Glovers Drew Savage, BBC Somerset

"You could see little glimpses of a midfielder with a little bit of savvy and a little bit of know-how.

"The crowd get on his back because he is there and he is upsetting everybody and he is good to have on your side.

"But all too often we've been without his services."