We know that after last year, the other teams know all about Manchester and they are coming for us. We know it is going to be much harder.

It means we are going to have to contend with stronger opposition consistently and we are going to have to step up.

I don't know if it's because he went to national trials and wasn't selected, but he really doesn't look himself.

We don't have a choice. If we want to win the championship we have to try and get maximum points... and that is where the competition lies at the moment. And the whole objective for both teams is to get maximum points.

He's handled the situation very well. It has helped him and helped us.

Definitely, it's very inspiring. He was within grasp of a medal. It should motivate us for tomorrow.