Grant on goalless striker Charles and 100% record

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Grant: 'No-one is getting ahead of themselves'

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Huddersfield Town manager Lee Grant has been speaking to the media ahead of Saturday's trip to Blackpool in League One (15:00 BST).

Here are the main talking points:

  • Despite a 100% record from three games so far this season (including an EFL Cup first-round victory on penalties over Championship side Leicester City), Grant is adamant no-one is getting carried away.

  • "To have any meaningful success, we have to do it over a sustained period," he said.

  • Dion Charles missed a penalty against Leicester, and is yet to score for Huddersfield in 21 outings since arriving in January from Bolton, but Grant is backing the striker to come good.

  • "He's someone who's willing to work incredibly hard for the group. All forwards judge themselves on their goals and assists... but for me the first thing I'm looking at is the work and the collective effort, their contribution to the team. Not once in pre-season has Dion let me down on any of that."

  • Marcus McGuane is back in training and close to being available for selection after a minor groin injury. Grant says the midfielder has been working hard on his fitness to catch up with the rest of the squad after arriving late in pre-season from Bristol City, and doesn't want to rush him back too soon.

  • On facing winless Blackpool, Grant feels the Tangerines will give them a tough game despite their disappointing start to the season. He cited the experience of manager Steve Bruce and Blackpool's summer recruitment as reasons why this won't be an easy game if they want to extend their winning run.

Listen to the full pre-match interview with Grant and more on BBC Sounds.

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