Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has praised Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante after the striker opened the scoring in their 3–1 win over Watford on Saturday. Thomas-Asante got the Sky Blues off to a flying start with a glancing header inside three minutes, his ninth goal of the season, as Coventry secured another three points in the Championship.

Lampard said after the game that the forward’s consistency and work ethic have been key to the team’s recent form.

“Yes, I’m saying the same stuff week in, week out about Brandon, and it’s good because he’s working hard,” Lampard said.

“He’s got great energy and good quality. You’re seeing that we work a lot on him. We talk a lot about his positioning in the box.”

Lampard, 47, also praised the 26-year old’s movement and growing confidence in front of goal.

“That’s why I loved him being between the posts, getting between defenders. He’s confident, his energy is great on and off the ball. He just needs to continue. That’s what top players do,” he explained.

Thomas-Asante’s goal against Watford marked his third in as many matches.

Lampard said the forward’s progress is a result of his dedication on the training pitch. “He’s building and building and working so well with us on the training ground,” he added. “He needs to continue that. He’s such a big player for us now, and that’s all he’s doing.”

With Coventry climbing up the table and Thomas-Asante in red-hot form, Lampard believes the Ghanaian has the potential to reach even higher levels.

“He’s got the hunger and the mentality,” Lampard said. “If he keeps this up, there’s no limit to how far he can go, for us and for himself.”