STUART HOLDEN is facing a spell of up to six weeks on the sidelines after picking up an injury whilst on international duty.

The midfielder suffered a fracture in his leg during the United States' friendly against Holland in Amsterdam on Wednesday evening.

Wanderers Manager Owen Coyle said: "It's disappointing for Stuart because he has come into the team and done ever so well.

"He's a very good player, an international player, and he has shown a real hunger and desire to do well for our football club.

"In both games against Tottenham Hotspur and Wolves everybody saw the quality that he has so it is a blow, but the most important thing is that he returns bigger and better."