Joey Barton has urged Ryan Loft to be ready if a starting opportunity presents itself, but the Bristol Rovers manager admits it is "tough" for the striker to break into his side.
Loft has made just two starts for the Gas since a January move from Scunthorpe United, with an injury costing him his place and Aaron Collins' fine form in his absence has left the target man on the bench.
The former Leicester City and Tottenham prospect missed six games with a back injury and has been used as a substitute in each of Rovers' six games since his return, but a first goal in the blue and white quarters remains elusive. He has four League Two goals to his name this season from his stint at Glanford Park.
