Striker-cum-defender Richard Naylor is keen to win another deal at Town in the summer. The 26-year-old, who has impressed as a centre-half in recent games, will be out of a contract in June.

Naylor feels that playing at the back as well as up front will improve his chances as his career progresses: “I am only too happy to play anywhere the gaffer needs me. Maybe the fact that I have become dual purpose will work in my favour.

“In attack you are judged on scoring goals while at the back the pressure is on not to make mistakes.

“Tony Mowbray has been helping me improve my defensive heading. He was one of the best in the business and it is good to be able to learn from him."

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