BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness is delighted to have Lorenzo Amoruso back in his plans.

The Italian defender recently returned to the side following a lengthy absence with a knee injury.

And it didn't take the former Rangers star long to get back in the thick of the action as his goal against Fulham on Monday night demonstrated.

"Amo's had a couple of very good games considering he's been out for so long," said Souness.

"He's a key player for us and we missed him while he was out.

"He's one of the few that talks. He might sometimes say the wrong thing but at least he's saying something.

"It's far better doing that than keeping schtum."

Incidentally, it might be worth putting a few quid on Amoruso to score the first goal against Leicester today.

The 32-year-old has shown he has an eye for goal during his short Rovers career so far and at 33/1 he looks good value to find the net against the Foxes.