Leicester City midfielder Matty James hopes he has done his claims for a starting place in Nigel Pearson's side the world of good with his second-half showing at Ipswich.
James has not started a game for City in the league since the defeat at Charlton at the end of August, and admits it has been frustrating having to sit on the sidelines.
However, the 22-year-old came on at half-time with City losing 1-0 at Portman Road and produced an excellent display as Pearson's men claimed their 11th win of the campaign.
James now hopes he will get the nod from Pearson to face Millwall at the King Power Stadium on Saturday.
"When you are not in the team you try to do as much as you can to get back in," he said.
"The lads have done fantastically well over the last couple of months and you just have to sit back and wait for your opportunity.
"Hopefully, I have put my case forward.
"It has been tough but you have to support the lads and be part of the team because you never know when your chance will come.
"I am itching for a start. I want to start as many games as I possibly can.
"I think I have been a little bit unlucky but the lads have been on a fantastic run.
"You just have to sit on the sidelines and clap because they have been playing well. It is frustrating, but it is part and parcel of being a footballer.
"I have just been as patient as possible. As players, you have to support each other and, if you are not in the team, you have to help the lad who is in the team ahead of you.
"It is only by sticking together that we are going to achieve our goals. When your time comes, you have to be ready."
James and fellow substitutes Ignasi Miquel and Chris Wood all made an impact as City turned the game around at Portman Road.
James said that showed what a good squad City have.
"I think that showed the strength in depth we have in this squad," he said.
"I think every single player can walk into the team and give something different. You need that when you are trying to push for promotion.
"You need that strength in depth. If you have 11 players and the lads on the bench aren't capable of making an impact, then it can jeopardise your chances. Every player that has come on in games this season has done very well."
