Alex McCarthy replaced Rob Green in 2-1 win against Newcastle United

Keeper came on in the 34th minute following Green’s head injury

Former Reading keeper made only his second Premier League appearance this season

GOALKEEPER Alex McCarthy hopes he can unseat Rob Green to become number one at Loftus Road next season.





Green’s superb form has meant that McCarthy has played second fiddle following his move from Reading last summer.





But after replacing the former West Ham keeper in Saturday’s 2-1 win against Newcastle when he was forced off with a head injury, McCarthy hopes to taste more action next season.





“For myself it has been a very frustrating season to go from playing to not getting as much game time as I would have liked,” McCarthy told www.qpr.co.uk.





“I just want to be playing football. That is my main priority next season, as I just want to be playing.”





Despite his frustrations McCarthy admitted that he had no complaints such has been the stunning form of Green.





“Rob never gets injured and he is always in good form so I can’t moan too much,” he continued.





"That is why he has had such a good career because he is such a steady goalkeeper.”









SUBBED: Rob Green is replaced by Alex McCarthy in Saturday's 2-1 win





McCarthy replaced the England international after 34 minutes during Saturday’s 2-1 win when Green picked up a head injury following an accidental clash with teammate Joey Barton.





Rangers were one nil down at that point and McCarthy went on to make a number of crucial stops to ensure he personally kept a clean sheet.





McCarthy added: “I was happy. I haven’t had much game time this season at all and I was ready after a little stretch.





“I enjoyed playing again and it felt good to be back out on the pitch.





“Apart from getting the win, which I think we deserved, it was still a disappointing day as we will still be playing in the Championship next season.





“Everyone wants to play in the Premier League as it is the best league in the world and I think with way we played showed we could have done it.”





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