'There is no disputing that it is a tight schedule and it is going to take good management to get through it,' he said. 'We have a lot of organising to do in terms of who is going to play and when.
'But we are going to need matches because of the competitive situation we find ourselves in with the Champions League qualifier and I anticipate trying to fit in another game on August 6 for Stan Ternent's testimonial.
'That match will mean when we get back from America, I will be able to assess which players are more advanced in terms of fitness and those not ready for the tournament can have a game before the Community Shield.'