Mark McCammon today predicted Albion have the makings of a strike partnership to terrorise Championship defences.

The giant target man is convinced he can build a profitable little and large alliance with Leon Knight.

McCammon ended a goal drought of nearly two years with his double in last Saturday's 3-2 home defeat by Derby.

The former Millwall powerhouse believes that, given time, he can show his true worth and help Knight rediscover his goal touch.

McCammon, whose move from Millwall became permanent last week following two loan spells, said: "I think we need to have a bit more of an understanding with each other.

"Maybe me and Leon need to stay out after training and work together to build a partnership and togetherness.

"I think if he plays off me in the right way he will get his goals, from knockdowns, little one-twos and even a little flair and creativity. I think we can be a force in this division."

Manager Mark McGhee also signed McCammon for Millwall. He appreciates the positive effect the big man could have on his front partner.

"In the period when he came to Millwall Neil Harris suddenly started scoring goals again, so that's what he can do for us," McGhee said.

"We are working hard to try to get him in the right positions and when he does he might get the occasional goal.

"His second goal against Derby was considered fortunate, but he was in the right place and reacted. Often Mark has not been in the right place.

"He takes himself sometimes beyond the back post. That time he was in the middle of the goal, where we are trying to get him.

"He leads the line well and we are better with him in the team, regardless of goals, than without him.

"He eventually will get goals. I don't think he is ever going to be a 25-goal a season player, but once we get him fully fit then next season, if we are in this division, I would expect him to get between ten and 15 goals. It will also bring more goals for Leon."

McCammon's switch to the south coast ends a nightmare couple of years for the 26-year-old from North London.

He scored twice in his first five appearances for Millwall towards the end of the 2002-03 season after McGhee bought him from Brentford for £100,000.

The first, ironically, was against Derby. The second, against Crystal Palace five days later, was his last goal until County came calling again.

A serious knee injury, sustained on the last day of the season against Coventry, sidelined him for nine months, during which time McGhee departed Millwall for Albion.

McCammon is glad to be reunited with him after falling out of favour at Millwall under Dennis Wise.

"It's a big relief," he said. "I didn't really get a chance at Millwall. Since the injury my career went downhill.

"I didn't know whether I was coming or going, but Mark McGhee has always had faith in me. I appreciate him sticking by me and I want to repay him.

"It was a big blow to me when he left Millwall. I'm happy to have a new beginning now.

"Apart from playing in the FA Cup final (as sub for Harris), I've been through a torrid two years with the injury and not scoring.

"This is a start for me now. I have really got to push on and test myself to see what I'm capable of. Ever since I was injured my fitness level hasn't really reached as high as it can, nowhere near.

"That is why I am already looking forward to the next pre-season, to really get that hard work going and get myself to how I was two or three years ago.

"I've never had a run of games or got a rhythm going. If I played at Millwall I was in and out of the team. It takes you 15 games to get really match fit and I haven't had that for the past two years.

"I will reach my match fitness at the end of this season, so I am looking forward to next season to show my true worth."

Albion could have another forward on the books by then. McGhee said: "I want to have at least three main strikers. Chris McPhee still has the opportunity to be one of them but he has been injured all season. We will see how he does in pre-season.

"We have got Maheta (Molango), who I believe can still become a player, although he is not a target man as such.

"We may still be looking to bring in someone else, even though we have brought in Mark."

McCammon and Knight lead the line at Cardiff tomorrow, the first of four key visits to fellow strugglers.