Player development is a significant aspect of Sheffield United’s strategy, and one individual crucial to this process is Jack Lester, the striker coach and head of player development. Lester’s influence on the team has been tremendous for a while now. Having improved the end product of Iliman Ndiaye and Oli McBurnie, he has swiftly made a positive impression on Cameron Archer as well.
Archer, who has been with the club for less than a month, is already enthusiastic about the opportunity to collaborate with the former Blades striker. Leaving Aston Villa to join a club that’s been predicted for relegation was a significant decision, but the appeal of the strategy and setup played a substantial role.
He expressed: “The gaffer [reason for joining]. Just having that belief in me when he came in for me and, obviously, working with Jack as well as a striker. I just know he will make me a better player and a better person.” [Yorkshire Live]
On the pitch, the striker has had a lively start, but when he faced the media for the first time last week, he presented a quiet but serious demeanor.
Heckingbottom confirmed this: “He’s a quiet lad. He’s driven and he’s serious and wants to do well. Keen on scoring goals and keen on improving. The fact he has chosen to leave Villa shows that and the fact that he chose to come to us also shows that because he knows it won’t be easy here.”
Archer will have to step up against Newcastle United on Sunday in the absence of Oli McBurnie, but it will be a tough match against a defence that held AC Milan to a 0-0 at the San Siro.
