Darren Moore’s Port Vale press conference – Debrah injury boost and praise for “excellent” Chislett…

Port Vale manager Darren Moore spoke to the media ahead of the trip to Accrington and addressed issues including training, the full-backs and the form of Ethan Chislett…

Here are the issues Moore discussed…

---

The benefits of a free week

“We’re really pleased to get the free week of training… because there’s been so much turnaround since the summer. We’re very much on track…”

---

Becoming a settled group

“We’re still a work in progress. I’m not completely happy on where we are as a group, there’s still work to do. In possession of the ball, understanding with each other and the real cohesion and that takes time. I would be silly to put an actual time scale on it. The work we’ve managed to accumulate to now, I’m very happy but not satisfied…”

---

The full-backs Kyle John and Brandon Cover

“First and foremost credit to both of them. They are such fantastic young men. For both of them to perform in that manner is testament to them. There are bigger tests along the way. They’ll be asked to produce consistency and to continue their performances. Every opportunity is a chance for them to grow and learn. We’re really pleased to have them in (our squad)…”

---

The defence and injury worries

“Jesse (Debrah) made a full recovery (after being taken off on Saturday) and is back in training. It is great to have him back…”

---

Ethan Chislett’s form

“Excellent contribution. I’m really pleased with his efforts so far and his performances. He’s a wonderful technician and an intelligent player. It’s playing him in a position where we think we can utilise that intelligence. He can score goals and assist goals. The composure he showed to take the chance was first-class but it’s his all-round game as well…”

---

The Accrington game

“We are absolutely focussed on Accrington. They are improving, we know we are going to have to be at our absolute level best.  We are preparing ourselves for a tough test on Saturday…”

---