Ephron Mason-Clark’s far-post skill hard to teach – Coventry boss Frank Lampard

Mason-Clark might even have to move from his current wide left position when Haji Wright is fit again.

The United States international is yet to play under Lampard, having now missed Coventry’s past six games with an ankle injury.

But that is a nice problem to have further down the line for Lampard, who has been rewarded by picking the former Barnet and Peterborough United player right from his first game in charge.

“He’s a talented lad,” added Lampard. “And I was aware of those talents before I came in. He’s also humble and wants to work.

“All I’ve done is give him the opportunity and a bit of information – but not loads.

“The rest is down to him. He has to take the credit. He’s been on form since we came in and I’m sure there’s plenty more to come.”

“I like to play off the cuff,” said the 25-year-old Londoner. “It comes from growing up playing in the street cages. I like that kind of pressure, especially with the gaffer coming in and expecting it from me.

“He’s done something for everybody since he came in. We’ve all had a fresh start. Every training session has been good to learn from.”

Having now risen to 15th in the Championship table, seven points clear of trouble and 10 off the play-off places, Lampard’s Coventry are back on the road next Saturday for his fifth game in charge – at another side in the bottom three, Portsmouth.

Frank Lampard and Ephron Mason-Clark were talking to BBC CWR’s Clive Eakin