Thomas Ince has claimed that he is ready to deliver his best form to steer Hull City clear of the relegation zone.

The 22-year-old has made two appearances from the bench since returning from a disappointing loan spell at Nottingham Forest earlier this month, and he insists that he can prove his worth to Steve Bruce, who has used the attacking midfielder sparingly after he moved to the club in the summer.

"The loan spell didn't go that well. I expected to play more games but that's the manager's decision and it's up to him," Ince told reporters.

"It's been good to have that home feeling again and see the boys and to be thrown straight back into the squad, because of injuries and suspensions.

"It's up to me now with the minutes that I get to try and show people why Hull City brought me here. I feel in the coming weeks I can get some game time, score some goals and create some."

Hull start 2015 by hosting Everton on New Year's Day.