SWP Return A Boost For Hughes

Last updated : 26 February 2009 By Sam
The England international, who played in the 1st leg 2-2 draw in Denmark, is still serving a three game ban in Premier League matches but is available once again for City in the UEFA Cup second leg tie at Eastlands on Thursday night.

"I've been pleased with him since he came back in - we missed him,"Hughes said.

"He's come back in and benefited from his break.

"It's important that we have guys with Premier League experience because on occasions we can look a little light in terms of Premier games played."