The city deserves title win in style - Mason-Clark

Coventry midfielder Ephron Mason-Clark said the city "deserves" to see its team back in the Premier League as Championship winners after their thumping 5-1 win over Portsmouth at CBS Arena.

Mason-Clark scored twice as the Sky Blues romped to the title in style in front of 30,000 fans on Tuesday to confirm they will return to the top flight for the first time in 25 years with a trophy.

"I'm just happy it ended like that," Mason-Clark, whose double took his goal tally to nine this season, told BBC CWR.

"It's always about the team first, but to top off the game like that with a contribution - I'm just pleased."

After clinching promotion with a goalless draw at Blackburn on Friday night, Frank Lampard's City gave their home supporters a treat, delivering the title with another swashbuckling performance that has typified much of their outstanding season.

"Obviously that's much better [result] than at Blackburn," Mason-Clark, 26, said.

"Everyone didn't have as much stress as they did a couple of games ago. It was amazing to be a part of.

"I'm just grateful to be part of this team. Every day something new is happening.

"I'm happy being able to contribute to wins and certain results across the season. I don't look at the numbers too much, I'm just happy with my general performance and the learning."

Mason-Clark said he is already looking forward to next season although the full impact of what they have achieved has not yet hit them.

"I don't think it's sunk in yet. I'm trying to enjoy the moment," he said. "The off-season is going to be a lot about myself on and off the pitch. I know the next stage is where the real learning starts but I'm in a good place."

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