Even Mark Sykes acknowledges that if it hadn't been for the injury to Kane Wilson in pre-season, he probably wouldn't have started in each of Bristol City's three league matches this season.
The former Oxford United winger has taken to the Championship like a duck to water even in an unfamiliar right wing-back position to give manager Nigel Pearson a welcome selection dilemma.
He was one of City's brightest performers against Wigan at the weekend as he bombed up and down that right flank in the blistering sun. His cross to Tommy Conway which was agonisingly headed wide epitomised the quality he has in an advanced position.
