Danny Higginbotham rules out Stoke return

Danny Higginbotham has claimed that he is finished at Stoke City after joining Nottingham Forest for the rest of the season on Tuesday.

The 33-year-old hasn't played in the league for Stoke since November following a long-term knee injury.

"I'm a realistic person. I've not been involved in the league since November, not even on the bench," Higginbotham said.

"At the age I am, and after a long-term injury, I've done enough watching from the sidelines."

The defender will now switch to helping Championship strugglers Forest stave off relegation.