Time is running out for Oguchi Onyewu to make USA’s World Cup squad.

The giant defender has yet to get a minute on a first-team pitch since signing in October and admits he needs to play if he is to figure for his country next summer.

“Jurgen (Klinsmann, coach) said I have to get myself games and make myself a contender for the position, which he knows I am,” said Onyewu, left out of the squad for the Bournemouth win.

“It’s good for QPR, but it’s a little more complicated for my situation,” he added. “But there’s so many games in the Championship and I’ve never played on a team where I didn’t expect to be included.”