Notts County manager Luke Williams feels better prepared for the pre-season fixture schedule entering his second season as manager and believes the squad will know already what is expected of them.
The Magpies have some tough fixtures lined up after their pre-season opener at Nuneaton Borough, with Stoke City and Nottingham Forest coming to Meadow Lane, before four away trips at AFC Telford United, Boston United, Alfreton Town and Shrewsbury Town.
After having a season, which ended in promotion, to implant his methods on most of the squad Williams is in a much more comfortable position as he looks to make the most of this pre-season period.