Having made his move to Crewe Alexandra back in January, defender Danny Woodards is well into his first pre-season with the club.

Woodards, who joined Crewe from Exeter and has recently been followed by his former team-mate at the Cornwall based club Billy Jones, finished last season with a thigh strain but is now back taking part with close-season training with his team-mates pushing on for his place back in the side when the season arrives.

Woodards says: "Pre-season is going well so far, we're doing 3 days a week at the moment just a few weights and a bit of running. The weather is nice so you're able to enjoy it a bit more.

"I'm a little bit away from being fit at the moment, I just hope to work hard and push on and I will be fit for the start of the season."

With Danny O'Donnell due to sign a contract in the next couple of days, and further defenders joining the club in recent weeks it has been a busy close season but the competition for his place is not something that phases Danny and his return.

Danny admits: "I enjoy the challenge for places, you just have to try to win that place and play as hard as you can, make the most of it.