Belle Vue team manager Chris Morton has admitted that the positive side to Steve Boxall's injury has been the form of Robert Ksiezak.

Boxall has been ruled out of Friday's Elite League match at Coventry as he recovers from a dislocated shoulder.

But Glasgow rider Robert Ksiezak, Belle Vue's nominated number eight rider, deputises.

And Morton told the club website: "There has been a plus side to Boxall's injury because of Ksiezak's form."

Morton added: "He has stepped up from the Premier League to show he can handle the demands of the Elite League.

"This is not a situation we want but Robert has done well for us overall. It's good for me as team manager to know that we've got a number eight who is capable of coming in when required and doing a job for us."