Workington Town boss Leon Pryce believes the experience of his first season in coaching will prove invaluable as he looks to build on the club’s success next year.

Pryce, who has led Town to the League One play-off final in his debut campaign at the helm, has committed his future to the club.

Coming into the job as an inexperienced coach who had recently retired as a player, Pryce admitted he had learnt a lot in his first year and expects that to help as he puts his plan into action for next season.

He said: "There’s no disappointment really with the way our season has ended and this experience will help massively.

"There are a lot of plans in place for next year but it needs to be sorted out with finances and what’s available. Because I’ve had this year in the division, I’ve got far more of an idea of what type of player I want to go for.

"We want to keep the squad that we’ve got together and add to it but it’s got to be cost effective."

Pryce is keen to see the club continue to set high standards and believes that is the only way they will enjoy success, with any new recruits expected to match the commitment of the current players.

"The way we’ve played since we picked up the confidence in the middle of the season is what we’ll take into next season with, hopefully, a bit of better luck with injuries," he added.

"We want to keep that winning culture and the big thing for me is professionalism; to compete in League One that needs to be there.

"The players need to make sure that they train three times a week and look after their diet. The only players that will be coming here will be very professional, train and look after their bodies.

"The only reason you’ve got to go and get the dual-reg players is because they’re full-time athletes, which gives you a massive advantage."