Survival still

with AS Monaco striker Adama Diakhaby the latest to join his squad.

“Anything different would be the first mistake we make, even before a ball is kicked,” insisted David Wagner.

“I have to make sure we are absolutely realistic and humble in our approach – we have to accept the circumstances we still have.

“Even though we are still a lot better than two-and-a-half years ago, we are still the underdogs – the role that we absolutely accept and used to.

“But we like to go against the odds and try our best – for this we will give ourselves no limits.

“The important thing is that we keep this enthusiasm, euphoria and atmosphere – around this football club and in our home stadium to make the unbelievable or impossible happen again.”

World Cup star Aaron Mooy linked back up with the squad on Thursday, having represented Australia at the World Cup in Russia, but Danish duo Lossl and Mattias Jorgensen are not due back until today.

Meanwhile, Wagner refused to comment on speculation linking Tom Ince with a move away from the club.

The midfielder has been tipped to leave the Terriers for Stoke City as Gary Rowett strengthens his squad for the Championship season.

The German admitted, however, Town were not done yet in the summer transfer window.

“As always I don’t like to speak about individuals,” said Wagner. “The window is open so it could be we do something in both directions, we shall see.”