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Having endured a slow start to life at Victoria Park, there are signs that the frontman is beginning to hit his stride under Pete Wild. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Pete Wild challenges Will Harris to 'become more robust'

"I came in and I wanted him to work harder, I'll drive him and push him. He's one of those who wants to be told straight, he wants to be driven, he wants to be held accountable for how he plays. That's what I've done with him and I think our working relationship is great."

05.11.26, 09:33 5 Minute Read

Hartlepool United head coach Pete Wild has challenged Will Harris to "become more robust".

Having endured a difficult start to life at Victoria Park, scoring once in his first eight matches, the striker seems to be settling in under Wild, finding the net four times in his last nine appearances.

While he didn't score in last Saturday's agonising 4-3 defeat to unbeaten National League leaders Boreham Wood, the 26-year-old produced an impressive performance as he led the line against the division's most formidable defence.

After finding himself isolated for large parts of a frustrating first half, Harris, who spent time on trial at Pools in 2022, led his side's press and made life difficult for the Wood back line throughout as the visitors turned the game on its head after the break.

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