Pre-season training is already underway for a handful of Gillingham players under the watchful eye of fitness coach Danny Ellis.

Ellis has been putting some of the squad through light training sessions already and boss Mark Stimson has been delighted with the attitude of some.

“It’s been brilliant,” said Stimson. “We had three players who worked twice last week and they were back in Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and their attitude has been first class.

“Some of the players are on holiday and some are chilling and it’s not compulsory.

“Players have to look after themselves and if they want to come in and work on the basics then they can do that. It’s been spot on and if they want, they can stay on and play me at tennis - although there has only been one taker so far!”