Fleetwood Town captain Ched Evans has expressed his confidence in the team's ability to compete with anyone in Sky Bet League Two. The experienced forward believes that if the team can carry their encouraging pre-season work into the new campaign, they can beat anyone.

What happened?

Fleetwood Town captain Ched Evans has signed a new deal with the club, committing his future to the Cod Army. He will also lead the side as club captain, an appointment he described as a 'massive honour and privilege'.

Why it matters for Fleetwood Town

The experienced forward has more than 400 senior appearances behind him and has committed his future to the club. His experience will be valuable in his new role as captain.

What comes next?

Fleetwood Town is preparing to welcome Chesterfield in the first round of the Carabao Cup. The team has been working hard in pre-season, with hard pitches, warm conditions, and a relentless training programme. Evans believes that the work has given the team a solid base for the months ahead.

The team's next fixture is against Tranmere (away, 2027-02-27) (11th in the table).