FRANCINO Francis feels he has sufficient firepower to help Harriers up the table - even though he has drawn a blank in his first four appearances.

The powerful frontman believes it is only a matter of time before he really ignites his four-month loan spell by hitting the goals trail.

Harriers travel to struggling Tamworth on Saturday desperate to avenge their 1-0 home defeat to Mark Cooper's men earlier in the season.

And Francis, who had a brief spell playing youth and reserve team football at The Lamb, reckons it would be a great time to open his Kidderminster account.

He has given glimpses of the threat he could pose to Conference defences but his all-important first goal continues to elude him.

After an exciting cameo from the bench against Scarborough, the teenage targetman missed a hatful of chances during an exciting first start at Southport.

Clear cut opportunities have been at a premium for the on-loan Watford striker since then despite decent enough personal performances against Halifax and Gravesend and Northfleet.

But Francis is relishing the chance to continue where departed top scorer Iyseden Christie left off.

"There is pressure on me to get goals now that he's gone, but I've just got to try my best and see what I can do.

"It just didn't go for me when I missed a few at Southport but I'm sure that if we keep creating chances, then I'll be able to stick them away.

"Hopefully it's just a case of getting that first goal and then the rest will follow.

Despite towering above six-feet tall with the brawn to match, the 19-year-old believes his biggest task is adjusting to the physical side Conference football.

Having made one start and three substitute appearances for Championship club Watford he is more accustomed to have a little more time on the ball.

Having started his Kidderminster career alongside Christie, he has a new striker partner in fellow loanee Andy White, who is on a temporary deal from Notts County.

Francis hopes the presence of White will help him with the battling side of his game and allow him to impose his skill and speed on opponents.

"I think it's going all right for me so far," he said.

"Obviously I've got to get used to the style of play down here.

"I'm used to the short, more intricate style of play and down here it's much more physical than what I'm familiar with.

"But I'm enjoying my time here and I know it is a big opportunity for me to impress," added Francis, who is looking to make his mark on senior football and force his way in at Vicarage Road after being released by Stoke City in the summer.

l Harriers might still be looking for a full-time replacement to fill Iyseden Christie's scoring boots - but they had no problem finding a taker for one of his match-worn shirts.

Vice-chairman Neil Savery held a raffle for the departed striker's signed number nine shirt at the Gravesend game and raised £555 for club funds.