The 30-year-old has returned to the U's on a season-long loan deal from Ipswich and Izzet is confident his side can reap the benefits of the striker's services.
He told the Gazette: "He is the kind of player you want in your team without doubt.
"I think he's probably the missing piece in the jigsaw for us.
"He is always a handful for centre-halves - he is good in the air and good on the floor.
"He always creates chances for himself and for other players around him and he's also a good player to have in the dressing room with his banter."
Source: Team_Talk