QPR boss Mark Warburton has welcomed the arrival of Manchester City midfielder Matt Smith.

Smith joins the Rs on a season-long loan.

Warburton said, “Matt can play as a defensive midfielder or slightly more advanced.

“He is comfortable in both positions. I see him playing a key role in front of our back four.

“He is tenacious, he rats to get the ball, he's very comfortable in possession, takes the ball in tight areas and has a lovely range of passing as well.

“There is always going to be competition for places and he knows that but I think he is really excited by the challenge ahead."