The Championship side's 12-game streak came to an end at Wrexham at the end of October and the manager thinks that has helped his team avoid becoming overconfident and complacent about their position at the top of the league.

He told Sky Sports: "It probably helped me more than anyone, because you get asked a lot about winning runs.

"When results build up, you start to think about the risks of overconfidence and complacency. The defeat was a good reminder that if you are not fully focused, especially away from home, matches become difficult.

"We all understood that, but experiencing it reinforces the message. You take the positives and learn from it. Often you learn more in defeat.

"It is normal in this league to lose matches. What was unusual was how strong we were at the start of the season. The reaction after a setback is what matters. We handled it well and moved on quickly."

Coventry experienced very little upheaval over the summer and Frank believes that is one of the reasons why they have had such a strong start to the season.

He said: "Continuity has been a major positive. When you work with the same group and carry the same message, progress is quicker. The players understand what we want and how we work. They are invested, on and off the pitch.

"The club values development and getting the most from the squad rather than constant changes. That stability helps. We must stay focused because momentum and good results mean nothing if complacency appears. We will keep working in the right way."