Nigel Clough has praised the development of Leicester City loanee Lewis Brunt, acknowledging his improvement as the season progresses. Brunt, on his first senior EFL loan after playing for Gloucester City as an Aston Villa player, has made 10 League Two starts and 17 overall appearances for Clough’s side in their pursuit of automatic promotion. Clough admitted that taking Brunt from Under 23 football was a risk, but it has clearly paid off, with the 23-year-old impressing the former Burton boss. Brunt, originally a central midfielder at Aston Villa, has adapted well to the physicality of League Two and formed a strong partnership with former Bristol City man Aden Flint at the heart of Mansfield’s defense. Having previously been released by Aston Villa and impressing with limited appearances at Leicester City, Brunt’s success with Mansfield could see him attracting interest from higher divisions in the future. His performances for Mansfield have not only aided their push for promotion, but he has also shown his potential to become a valuable asset for other teams. If Brunt continues to shine, there is a possibility of a permanent move to Mansfield, or even an opportunity at a higher level in the future.
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