Speaking exclusively with Football FanCast, Carlton Palmer has backed Josh Windass to win a place in Sheffield Wednesday's starting XI under new manager Darren Moore.

Windass has been "frustrated" by his lack of playing time, something former caretaker boss Neil Thompson revealed last month, but was given a start in the recent 3-2 defeat to Luton Town and did not disappoint.

The 27-year-old managed to bag himself two goals on the day in a display that will surely give his new boss something to think about ahead of that all-important clash against Rotherham United on Wednesday.

They were his fourth and fifth of the Championship campaign, and Palmer is now hoping to see him kick on amid what has been a difficult period not just for the player, but the club as a whole.

Speaking exclusively to FFC about Windass' recent performance, Palmer said:

"He's now scored two goals. So, you know, I expect Darren to select him. I'm sure he'll be speaking to Thompson, who knows the players really well. And I would assume that Josh will start the next game. You would expect to as a player if you scored two goals, and then the rest is down to him."

While Windass will surely be keen to impress if selected for the visit of Rotherham as he looks to nail down a regular position in Wednesday's XI, his biggest concern will undoubtedly be securing the three points.

Paul Wayne's side are only one point ahead of the Owls, albeit with a game in hand, so a win could really help change the complexion of the relegation battle.