James Beattie looking to end Stoke career in a blaze of glory

Stoke striker James Beattie is determined to enjoy one last hurrah before quitting the Britannia Stadium.Beattie made his comeback from a knee operation in the reserves on Tuesday night to prove his return to full fitness.And now he is eyeing a final first team run-out before he is sold at the end of the campaign.He said: 'It was good to play the full game and the knee feels fine. Hopefully I can force my way back into the first-team in these last six games.  Firing squad: Beattie wants a goal glut before departing the Britannia'I'm a Stoke player and as long as that is the case I'll continue to do my best for the club.'Beattie has barely played for the Potters since a bust-up with boss Tony Pulis in December.But the £3.5m signing is now a target for Fulham and Blackburn. Ireland's Lawrence could quit Stoke in summer to boost international careerRyan Shawcross didn't mean to break my leg, insists Arsenal's Aaron RamseySTOKE CITY FC

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