Image:Clarke: Backing himself to be among the goals for Blackpool this season
Blackpool striker Billy Clarke is looking to reclaim his place in Ian Holloway's starting XI.
Seasiders striker looking to regain starting place
Blackpool striker Billy Clarke is looking to reclaim his place in Ian Holloway's starting XI after returning to fitness.
The 23-year-old marksman missed the club's entire Premier League campaign due to a cruciate knee ligament injury.
Clarke is on the road to recovery having featured in both of the Blackpool's pre-season outings so far.
He proved he has not lost the scoring touch with a goal against Oldham and he is upbeat on the upcoming campaign.
Competition
"It's a good feeling to get a goal," said Clarke. Hopefully there are many more to come this season from me.
"There's good competition up front. Hopefully, if I work hard on my game and do well in the pre-season games, the manager will give me a chance.
"It's just nice to be playing again. I still don't feel 100 per cent. I'm not quite as sharp as I can be.
"But the pre-season games will help improve my sharpness.
"We've got a few more games before the start of the season and hopefully we'll be ready when it comes."
