Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish singled out Franck Queudrue for praise after their victory over Middlesbrough.
McLeish said: "I have got to compliment Franck. He has come in from the cold almost.
"Franck was never really out of the equation - but when I spoke to him a few weeks ago I felt that he needed a wee bit more sharpness and mobility fitness-wise.
"He has worked on that with the fitness coach over the last couple of weeks, and it has really fallen into place for him."