Fer netted in the 17th minute of QPR's 2-0 win at Sunderland on Tuesday, the Rs' first road win this season.

Fer got the start up front next to Bobby Zamora in place of the injured Charlie Austin (foot), and given the success, it wouldn't be surprising if he maintained his spot further up the pitch even when Austin returns. Up next in Premier League play is a trip to face Hull City on Feb. 21.

Fer is starting at forward for Tuesday's match against Sunderland.

Fer moves up from the midfield in place of the injured Charlie Austin (foot), starting alongside Bobby Zamora.

Fer scored in the 51st minute of QPR's 2-0 win over Burnley on Saturday.

Fer has been playing very well of late, scoring two goals in his last three league matches. Up next is an Everton side that has been decent defensively this season, though they can be leaky at time.

Fer started but was subbed off in the 68th minute of QPR's 4-0 loss to Tottenham on Sunday.

Fer, who picked up a yellow card in the loss, immediately stepped into the starting XI after signing from Norwich City only days ago. It wasn't the best of debuts for Fer, as QPR was out-classed from the start, but it appears the midfielder is set to play a significant role for the club this season.

Fer has joined QPR on a three-year deal after transferring from Norwich City.

Fer, a Dutch midfielder, will be handed the number 10 shirt immediately, meaning he appears to be a huge part of Harry Redknapp's plans this season. The 24-year-old featured at the World Cup for Netherlands, and even scored a goal against Chile during the group stages. Fer certainly has fantasy appeal because of his expected role at Loftus Road.

Fer scored a goal during the 77th minute of the Netherlands' 2-0 victory over Chile in the World Cup on Monday.

Fer came into the game at the 75th minute so it didn't take him long to impact the dynamic in the Netherlands' favor. His next opportunity to score another goal will be when he and his teammates face Mexico on Sunday in the knockout stage.

Fer has begun running but is still a few weeks away from returning from his hamstring injury, the club's official web site reports. Manager Chris Hughton said Fer "is coming along very well, he's at a good pace with his running at the moment. We're probably still looking at a couple of weeks but at the moment there have been no setbacks with him, and of course that's good news."

Fer, who has appeared in 26 matches this season, has three goals and one assist, none of which have come in 2014.