Worthington backs striker Healy

David Healy is fighting for a starting place at Fulham

Northern Ireland boss Nigel Worthington believes David Healy can still make an impact in the Premier League despite uncertainty over his club future.

The arrivals of Andy Johnson and Bobby Zamora at Fulham have cast doubts about the 29-year-old's role at the club.

"We will have to see what happens at Fulham with David now they have signed more strikers," said Worthington.

"He will get his head down and carry on working in training and, if he gets a chance, show what he can do in games."

Healy, who has scored a remarkable 34 goals in 64 matches for Northern Ireland, looks set to continue his partnership with Kyle Lafferty who secured a move to Rangers in the summer from Burnley.

They have been included in the squad for the 20 August friendly against Scotland in Glasgow.

"Kyle has moved to a massive club in Rangers and got a full 90 minutes in at the weekend," added the Northern Ireland manager.

"He had a bit of a hand in the goal as well that got them three points. That can only be good for him."