Blackpool winger Joe Martin is determined to stake a claim for a regular starting berth with the Championship outfit this season.The 19-year-old spent the end of last term on loan at Bloomfield Road from Tottenham and has made the move permanent, signing a two-year deal.

The England youth international accepts competition for places will be tough but he is confident he can make his mark.

Martin said: "Hopefully I will do well in the pre-season games and stake a claim for a place in the team come August 9th when we play Bristol City."

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