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Charlton’s Lennon fighting for his future

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defender Harry Lennon has admitted he is fighting for his future as he heads into the final year of his contract.

The 22-year-old centre-back came through the ranks at the Valley, and has captained 's under-18 side in the past, but has made just 36 appearances for the London club since signing his first professional contract in 2013.

While his time at Charlton has coincided with a difficult period of recent history for the club, he has also struggled for fitness in recent months and is yet to play under current manager .

When speaking to the Shopper, Lennon was asked if his future was on the line, and he replied: “Yeah, I'd say so.

“The main target now is to get back fit and I'm more than confident that when I do, I'll force my way into the team and play games. I'm not too worried about that.

“The manager has been good – he talks to me regularly. He's told me that I'm in his plans when I get back fit. It's all been positive.

Lennon's most successful season was the 2015/16 campaign, in which he established himself and played 28 times, impressing fans despite the club finishing rock-bottom in the .

It has been difficult since then, with injuries blighting last season, and Lennon admitted: “It's definitely been one of my most difficult periods in .

“I've had little niggles before, but this one has been my first big injury. It's been frustrating because football is a big part of my life and it's mentally tough.

“But I've still been in with the lads every day and you just try to stay positive and have a laugh around the place. That's how you try to take your mind off it.”

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