Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says the return of Northern Ireland goalkeeper Conor Hazard is a 'huge plus' for his side.
Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says the return of Northern Ireland goalkeeper Conor Hazard is a "huge plus" for his side.
The 27-year-old had not played since injuring his knee while playing for his country against Denmark in June.
Cleverley said he had been deliberating whether to bring back the former Celtic goalkeeper or keep faith with summer signing Luca Ashby-Hammond, who played in Argyle's first 12 games as Hazard recovered.
But Cleverley opted to pick Hazard, who kept a clean sheet as the Pilgrims registered their biggest league win of the season so far, running out 4-0 victors at Burton Albion.
"The last league game we looked like we lacked leadership on the pitch, so he brings that," Cleverley told BBC Radio Devon.
"It was always going to be a physical game, a direct game here and when you're six foot six you help there.
"It was the game for Conor to come back in. I thought he was excellent, he brought those things that we've been missing.
"Luca will continue to push him to the levels that he needs to keep his shirt, but it's a huge plus for us to have Conor back and a clean sheet."
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