London  - Stoke City signed Senegal striker Henri Camara on loan from Wigan Athletic on Monday.

The 31-year-old said his move was prompted by a desire for first-team action before his contract expires in the summer.

"I need to play," Camara said. "I had a wasted year at West Ham - and I have spent most of this season on the bench.

"I understand and respect (manager) Steve Bruce totally. But when I was given this chance, I felt I had to take it for the sake of my career.