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Alex McLeish has challenged his players to avoid a bout of "second season syndrome" and cement their place in the Barclays Premier League.

Maik Taylor has been named in the Northern Ireland squad for the upcoming international friendly against Montenegro.

Colin Doyle is having a trial at League One side Plymouth Argyle.

Former Blues defender Franck Queudrue has joined Greek side Panionios.

Keith Fahey has been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for their forthcoming international friendly against Argentina.

Blues are to "spread the net" to tap into the wealth of up-and-coming talent in the Far East.

Seb Larsson is concentrating solely on regaining his first team spot at Blues even though his long-term future is still to be finalised at St Andrew's.

Blues concluded their three game tour of the far-east with a 2-0 win against Liaoning Hongyun on Saturday.

Lee Carsley has signed for former club Coventry City.

Blues recorded their second win in the second game of their three match tour of the far-east with a 1-0 win against Beijing Guoan on Wednesday.