The afternoon heat had settled over Wigan, making even the shaded areas around the training pitches feel warmer than usual.
Training had finished some time ago, and most of the players had already headed inside.
A few remained around the facilities, taking advantage of the break before their next commitments, and Leo was among them, seated beneath the shade of a covered bench near the pitch.
It wasn't every day that one got to experience this surprising wave of heat in a country known for it's rain.
Still dressed in his Wigan training vest and shorts, he had one leg stretched out in front of him and an ice cream cone in his hand.
He was taking his time with it, occasionally looking across the pitch as he ate.
And it wasn't weird to understand why.
"You know Dawson isn't going to be pleased if he sees that."
While Leo enjoyed his cone, Nolan's voice came from behind him.
Leo glanced over his shoulder without moving from his seat before smiling and then returning to his cone.
