City target Newton: I’m flattered, but no approach yet

A PROLIFIC non-league striker linked with Coventry City says he’s flattered by the interest but has not yet been approached.

Out-of-contract Tamworth star Danny Newton, who scored an outstanding 29 goals for the National League North side last season, has been scouted by the Sky Blues, while also watched by Wolves, Wigan, Grimsby Town and Portsmouth when

“But I haven’t heard anything personally.

“I am just focusing on taking part in the V9 Academy, keeping myself as fit as possible. I think the important thing from my point of view is to keep my feet on the ground.

“I am not getting carried away. I just need to keep working hard and just do what I do.”

The Lambs lost 4-3 to Kidderminster last month. The 26-year-old, who has previously had spells at Nuneaton, Leamington and Hinckley United, takes part in the Jamie Vardy Academy on June 5 – providing a high-profile shop window for non-league players –...