Huckerby backs Somma to make a name for himself at City

Imps legend Darren Huckerby says on-loan striker Davide Somma will be out to "put his name on the map" while on loan at Lincoln City.

Somma has become Chris Sutton's latest capture at Sincil Bank and marked his debut with a goal in the 1-1 home draw against Crewe Alexandra on Saturday.

But having played just a handful of games prior to his arrival, the South African-born striker is keen to make his mark in the English game.

Huckerby urged Somma to try his luck in England when both were at MLS side San Jose Earthquakes last year, and the retired winger believes his former team-mate will be champing at the bit to establish himself.

"When I saw him in America I thought he had everything you need to be a decent player," said Huckerby, who scored five goals in 28 league games for the Imps before being sold to Newcastle United for £400,000.

"He was unlucky not to play more games at San Jose but things are very different over there, sometimes if your face doesn't fit you don't get picked.

"It's been difficult for him to break into the Leeds team because Jermaine Beckford is the best striker in League One, but this move to Lincoln is an opportunity to put his name on the map. It's no good being at a league club and not playing but I've no worries about him, he'll do well.

"Davide can play in a number of positions, he is a big man who can play as a target man and put himself about, but he's also quick. He has so many attributes."

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