Standing on the spectacular Broadbeach seafront earlier this month, Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford took the opportunity to give journalists an update on his injury status.
The forward made just nine appearances last season as he struggled with a series of injuries, the most recent being plantar fasciitis, which brought his campaign to a premature finish in March. However, with the white sand and sparkling blue ocean visible over his shoulder and the Australian sun beaming down his back, Bamford painted a picture of optimism regarding his fitness.
"To be fair, it's fine - I'm able to train fully and do everything as normal," he told the travelling United press pack. “The only thing is getting up in the morning, it's a bit stiff, but it's fine, I don't have any issues playing or anything.
