Nigel Quashie has won 14 international caps for Scotland

West Ham midfielder Nigel Quashie would agree to another loan move if he cannot force his way into manager Gianfranco Zola's first-team plans.

The 31-year-old spent time at Birmingham and Wolves last season as he recovered from a long-term injury.

He told BBC London 94.9: "I've got to do what's right for me, and for me it's to want to play. If it means me going out on loan again, that's fine.

"Everything they've asked me to do I think I've done."

He added: "They have asked me if I would like to stay behind and get myself fit for a possible loan move, and I've made it clear that's probably the best option for me."

Quashie has not pulled on a West Ham shirt since the 4-3 home defeat by Tottenham in March 2007.

His contribution for Birmingham and Wolves last season helped both sides' win promotion to the Premier League.

But neither club have made an offer to take Quashie on a permanent basis, even though he says he enjoyed both spells.

"It was brilliant, because to come back to West Ham it would have been difficult to get into the first team with so many new players," he admitted.

"So it was good for me, and last year was about getting fit because I was out for 16 months.

"I've come back, the manager said he would be happy for me to come back and get fit.

Whether I stay in the Premier League or join another Championship club it's just about enjoying football now Nigel Quashie

"He said he was taking the team to Austria and asked me what I wanted to do, he's got nine midfielders and I said 'for me, I just want to play'.

"I've played for 13 years now."

While West Ham's players were left frustrated in Austria when their friendly against German side Werder Bremen was called off due to torrential rain, Quashie played in a youthful side who drew 1-1 with Cambridge United.

Despite seemingly being out of the picture at Upton Park, Quashie has only good things to say about his employers.

"The manager has been first class - he said he would do everything he can for me," added Quashie.

"Last year was a difficult year. In December my mum passed away and it was difficult for me and my mum's partner - for me to be close to my family in Birmingham - it was a tough, tough time.

"I just wanted to be close to people at that stage, and I had a tough year with injury.

"But now I'm back fit and focused on wanting to play and there are a few things in the pipeline.

"Hopefully, if I play well in pre-season the manager will be informed of my form and my attitude.

"At the end of the day, I've had a good career and I've enjoyed my time playing, I'm 31 now and I've enjoyed my football.

"Whether I stay in the Premier League or join another Championship club it's just about enjoying football now because being out for 16 months is not good for anybody really."

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