Peter Canavan has told his Fermanagh squad that fitness is of vital importance.

The Tyrone legend feels the Ernesiders can bridge the gap on their more illustrious neighbours by reaching as high a level of physical fitness as possible:

"Obviously, Fermanagh do not have the playing resources that some other counties have so in order to counteract this, you have to train harder and get into the best possible shape.

"I have been pleased so far with the effort that the players are putting in but it's what happens out on the pitch in games that really counts. The January programme of matches will help to tell us where we are at.

"People will want to see encouraging performances and that is understandable. We have to win over the supporters and the only way you can do that is by playing well. There is good enthusiasm within the squad and we hope to make headway," Tweet

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