The newest transfer rumour has him connected to two Premier League clubs.

“He was saying if it happens it happens, if it doesn’t happen I’ll give you everything I’ve got which was good to hear and he’s continued to do that.

“Since I’ve been here Jack has been a really important figure in the way that we attack, in the way we try and exploit the talents of the individuals.

“We played without strikers for a long time so we used our cutting edge in wide areas to try and get behind teams and try and attack them, and Jack was very, very important in that role.

“We have to see how the team is going to grow. We have some strikers at the football club now and they have to acclimatise into how we want them to play.

“The signs are encouraging; they are working hard in training and trying to understand what we expect of them.”

“I’m pleased with Jack Clarke’s goal return so far.” With the loss of Amad, I questioned if Jack would be able to maintain his goal and assist totals from last year. That appears to be his intention.”