JOHN Brain has backed James Brown to shine in tonight's Leeds Tykes sell-out showdown at Sixways.

Worcester's director of rugby believes that the fly-half, who has come under fire from certain sections of the crowd this season, is the best man to spark a Warriors victory.

Only four points separates the two sides at the wrong end of the Premiership table and a win for either side will be precious.

Worcester went down 28-16 at Gloucester last week but Brain has put his faith in Brown to gun down Leeds.

"Against Gloucester, he's tackled well, kicked well and slotted penalties in a difficult atmosphere. We saw enough in that game to suggest that he should start tonight," said Brain.