SPOT-KICK KING SCHINDLER SIGNS UP FOR ANOTHER THREE YEARS AFTER TOWN’S PROMOTION TO THE TOP FLIGHT

The centre-back scored two goals during the 2016/17 campaign, both against Ipswich Town. His first goal for the Club earned Town all three points at Portman Road, while his second helped the Terriers beat the Tractor Boys 2-0 at the John Smith’s Stadium.

Schindler joins Chris Löwe, Elias Kachunga, Jonathan Hogg, Tommy Smith and Rajiv van La Parra in signing new deals after promotion.

Head coach David Wagner said: “When Christopher Schindler joined the club I always said I was comfortable to break the transfer record to bring him in and I think he totally proved his worth last season.

“Christopher was one of our standout players last year, he adapted really well to English football and has developed during the year he’s been with us.

“He is a very strong character, who leads the group both on and off the pitch and he’s responsible not only for himself but the team and the Football Club as well.

“Everyone could see at Wembley how strong he is as a person, when he stepped-up and scored the winning penalty; it’s great to have a person like him in our dressing room.

“He is an excellent defender who suits our style of play but now the challenge for him and his teammates is to make the step-up into the Premier League.”

Schindler reckons Town are shaping up nively for their shot at the Premier League.

The 27-year-old defender played his part as head coach David Wagner’s squad continued their strong pre-season form with a late 1-0 win against Championship outfit Barnsley at Oakwell – new striker Steve Mounie finding the net for the third time in four matches.

The victory made it four wins out of five for Town, who have only been beaten by German outfit SV Sandhausen in the build up to their debut season in the Premier League.

Schindler said: “It was a tough test for us. We saw especially in the first half that they are a really good side.

“We had some tired legs and we needed some time to run them out, but I think especially in the second half we did a good job.

“We didn’t make too many fouls or concede too many set