Ben's Back

Last updated : 22 July 2008 By Covsupport News Service
Coventry City defender Ben Turner is pleased to be back in the City fold.

The Birmingham born defender who has risen through the club ranks, picked up a hamstring injury last season after he had broken into the first team and was concentrating on a regular place in City's back four.

Now, he is back and featured as a substitute in City's defeats to FC Brasov and Stade Nyonnais last week.

Speaking to the CT, Turner said: "I worked really hard on my hamstring in the summer to make sure that was right first and I was very happy with the way I played in the two games prior to going out to Switzerland, and I feel I have set a marker down for how I can perform with the fitness we have got at this stage.

"But I don't think I played at that level in the first game in Switzerland against FC Brasov, for whatever reason. Such is life and you always have good games and bad games.

"So I have had a couple of good ones and one bad but in terms of the training I have been really happy with the way it has gone for me.

"There is bound to be a bit of rustiness, particularly considering I haven't played a competitive game since early January - barring these last four friendlies - so it has been a long time for me and if I can get rid of that rustiness that I showed against Brasov, my fitness is right and hopefully I will be all right."