Ghana goalkeeper, Richard Kingson has recovered from his worrying head injury in time to travel back from Blackburn with his Birmingham team-mates.

The Birmingham international was involved in a sickening collision with the post after a challenge with Christopher Samba and was stretchered off just before half-time in the 3-0 Carling Cup defeat at Ewood Park.

But after a series of hospital tests the 29-year-old was back with the Blues squad for the journey back to the Midlands on Wednesday night.

Manager Steve Bruce told the club's official website: "Richard returned from hospital in time to join up with us on the team coach after the game. He was a little bit dazed and confused but that is understandable.

"He has had all the relevant tests as a precaution but he is absolutely fine and there is no serious injury. I am delighted and relieved that he is absolutely fine."

Bruce admitted that Kingson's display against Rovers prior to his injury had put him in contention for further first-team action.

He added: "I thought he was terrific. He has done exactly what we wanted him to do which is put Maik (Taylor) and Doylie (Colin Doyle) under pressure and he gives us that third goalkeeping option."

But the 29-year-old says he is now ready to return: "I feel fully fit and the doctors think the same."

"I thank God I have been released from hospital and I now plan to return to training with my team," Kingson said.

"I didn't know what had happened until I regained consciousness in the hospital and thankfully I didn't have any cuts whatsoever."

Despite the accident, Kingson says he is not afraid to make daring saves in future.

"I will not unnecessarily endanger my life but I will go for the ball with the same hunger as I did before.

"That's the nature of my job," he said.

"I want to defend Birmingham to make sure we win all matches so this accident won't prevent me from making the brave saves."