Morgan is in confident mood ahead of the Olympic trials (Getty)

Birmingham long jumper Nathan Morgan has said he has put his injury problems behind him and is determined to make the Great Britain Olympic squad.

Morgan was forced to miss the Athens Games in 2004 but he said he wants to make amends in Beijing in August.

"It was really hard to take but this time round I am determined it won't happen again."

The National Championships and Olympic trials take place in July at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.

The qualifying target for Morgan is 8.20m and he said he is looking forward to the competition.

"As long as my take-off is right, I am confident in my jumping ability.

The Alexander Stadium is my home track and I want to perform there for the Birmingham public Nathan Morgan

"There are four of us capable of jumping 8.20m but maybe only two of us will do it on the day.

"Chris Tomlinson is clearly in the driving seat but it is down to myself, Greg Rutherford and Jonathan Moore to step up and challenge him."

Morgan is also keenly anticipating the prospect of jumping in his home city in front of family and friends.

"The Alexander Stadium is my home track and I want to perform there for the Birmingham public who always create a great atmosphere," he said.

"With it being in Birmingham there are no excuses for my family not to come down and support me and I won't want to let them down."