Leeds United midfielder Alex Mowatt admits he has a clear preference for the number 10 role, but insists that he will play anywhere for the sake of his team.
The 21-year-old was asked to perform his favourite role by new head coach Garry Monk during Leeds' first pre-season game, against Shelbourne on Wednesday.
The academy recruit, for whom the coming campaign be his fourth season at senior level, revealed that he was happy to have had the chance to play in his natural position as it was tough for him last season playing out wide.
The 2015/16 season did not live up to expectations for Mowatt, who was Leeds' Player of the Year during the 2014/15 campaign, scoring nine goals from 38 appearances and earning a call-up to England's Under-20 team in the process.
While the aim this season will be to improve on his goalscoring form, Mowatt is not too shy to take up the challenge of playing anywhere on the pitch and scoring.
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“Last season wasn’t a good season for me personally”, Mowatt told his club's official website.
“I’ve got to try and put that behind me and try to get back to the form I was at in the season before.
“Everyone has a fresh start with the new manager and everyone wants to impress. I’ve come back as fit as possible and hopefully I’ll have a good pre-season.
“I’m happy with the way the gaffer plays – it’s good for me because it’s my style of football. I was happy when the gaffer got the job.
“It’s a fresh start for me. I played in the position that I like to play in on Wednesday night at Shelbourne and I enjoyed it.
“I played out wide a lot last season – if I’m asked to play there I’ll always try and do a job for the team – but when I’m in the number 10 role, I feel like a different player.”
