Josh Todd says he's aiming to play his part in a successful season for St Mirren after making a return to action for the U20s on Tuesday night.
The 23 year-old has been out since September after undergoing surgery on a dislocated shoulder suffered in a win against Queen of the South.
But he made his comeback earlier this week when he started for the development side in their 3-1 win over St Johnstone at The Paisley 2021 Stadium.
Now the midfielder is keen to make his mark for The Buddies during the rest of the campaign after admitting it was good to be back.
Speaking to stmirren.com, Todd said: "It was a weird feeling because I just came off the pitch at the end and I thought it's 11 v 11.
I've been training for the last couple of weeks but it was very nice when I sat back and thought about it.
"I felt quite sharp in periods but when you are getting to the top end and you're running in behind and trying to get back in I was a bit maybe sluggish but all-in-all I felt pretty sharp.
"It was at the stadium as well so there was a bit more added enjoyment. It was a good feeling.
"It's been stop start but I'd like to say I'm doing well in training. Hopefully if an opportunity comes up I'm going to be ready to show the gaffer what I can do."
Saints currently sit 14 points clear at the top of the Ladbrokes Championship and the Englishman knows it'll be difficult to break into a team that is doing so well at the moment.
But he's hopeful that his hard work in training will see him involved in the next few weeks as he aims to contribute to a successful season.
I don't know if I'll get a start in the next few weeks because the team is flying," he said. "But if it is from the bench I'd like to say I can put a shift in and hopefully come on with an assist or a goal and try to put my chip in on the season.
"Six weeks ago I was down in the dumps but if you look back over the season and you get maybe four sub appearances and two starts you count that as a successful season from my point of view. If we get promoted or to the play-offs and I've chipped in with a few goals or a few assists that can turn in to a successful season for me to be honest.
"I'm maybe not as fit but I'm fresh. Hopefully a chance comes up maybe a few appearances on the bench and work my way back in. You never know in football but I'd like to get back in the team at some point."
