All Eyes On The Algarve!

The first team squad head to Portugal next week in good shape after hitting the ground running in pre-season.

Manager Sean Dyche declared himself delighted at the fitness levels of his players following their first full week back at the Barnfield Training Centre.

And now the focus shifts to warm-weather training at an elite sporting camp on the Algarve, where long-term plans can be put into practice.

“It’s been a good first week. The lads are looking in good shape, which is always a plus,” insisted Dyche.

“Pre-season is there for a reason and that’s to get them fit, but it’s always nice when they come back well because you can then look to fast-track things.

“It’s also a more traditional…