Morrison becomes Birmingham's £4m record signing

CLINTON MORRISON is confident that he can make the step up to the Premiership after becoming Birmingham's record signing in a £4 million plus move from Crystal Palace.

The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland international yesterday put pen to paper on a four-year deal as Steve Bruce - who also managed Morrison at Crystal Palace - finally secured his number one summer target.

Morrison had scored 71 goals in 178 appearances for the Eagles, but felt the time was right to try his luck in the top flight. And he is relishing the prospect of making his bow with City against champions Arsenal in the opening Premiership match on August 18.