Brandon will be hoping for a better second season at Valley Parade

Bradford City will not be forced into selling midfielder Chris Brandon.

Brandon was one of four high earners told they could leave the Bantams in a bid to balance the books, but two of those have since left.

The 33-year-old suffered an injury plagued first season at Valley Parade, making only seven appearances.

McCall told BBC Radio Leeds: "Since he's come back in pre-season he's been really sharp in training and in games. He's getting a lot of football."

"He's a naturally fit lad but he's been out for a long time. He's back now playing and having a really good pre-season.

"Not only is he looking fit, he's looking sharp and showing the ability that we brought him to the club for."

Brandon joined his boyhood club on a two-year contract after being released by Huddersfield Town last summer.

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