Dunny: 'Big Chris' is a big asset!

MIDFIELDER David Dunn believes emergency striker Chris Samba could be a big asset during the run-in.

With Roque Santa Cruz and Jason Roberts both ruled out for this weekend's trip to Liverpool, manager Sam Allardyce may once again be tempted to use 'Big Chris' as a target man after he proved effective in that role during the second half of last week's win over Tottenham.

Hailing the Congo international's recent contribution at both ends of the pitch, Dunny said: "Chris was a real handful up there, so we'll probably look to Chrissy to maybe play a part and go up there and do the same again if we are struggling in the last 20 minutes.

"He's a big player for us, he has done very well since he came to the club a couple of seasons ago, and hopefully we can use him in his proper position more often than not.

"But he is a great threat to have when you want him to go up there."