As you say you’ve got a lot of players to choose from during this busy period?

“Yes and that’s important. That’s why we’ve been rotating early on and giving players minutes. When you have two games on Boxing Day and two days later you can make changes. We have Watford before that so we’ve got three games in six days so that’s quite demanding but we’re in a good position.”

It’s demanding, not just physically but mentally as well isn’t it?

“It is and it isn’t because it’s the best thing in the world for them and it’s what they like to do and enjoy to do. When you’re getting results and performances you just look forward to the next game. I think we’re all set for a good period.”

I guess any footballer would rather be playing games than training?

“Most of them yes, although one or two might say they’d like a day off! [Laughs] That’s what they’ve been dreaming off their whole lives, playing games. I remember myself when I was back home in Norway thinking I’d love to be in England over the Easter period or Christmas period, it’s a fantastic tradition. So even though players are tired they’re still good games to watch.”

Looking at the Watford game, what the team news ahead of that?

“We're getting players back in training and it's, more or less, a full squad training now. That's good to see. Who is match fit and who isn't is a different scenario. Diogo [Dalot] is playing tonight [Friday] and getting more game-time, to get more and more ready. It’s a similar squad to what we’ve had the last few weeks.”