Michael Appleton: Blackpool boss misses Thursday training Thomas Ince has confirmed that Michael Appleton did not take training on Thursday after Blackburn's approach for the Blackpool boss was rejected. Rovers wanted to speak to Appleton, 37, regarding their managerial vacancy. Assistant boss Steve Thompson led Thursday's session as Blackpool prepare for their trip to Charlton on Saturday. It's been like any normal day. We can't worry about things that are out of the players' control," winger Ince told BBC Radio Lancashire. As players, we stick together. There's a great bunch of lads in there and all we're doing is looking forward to Saturday. Whoever's our manager is whoever's our manager. We can't worry about what's happening off the football pitch. We have to worry about working hard in training, going to Charlton and getting a win. News of Blackburn's move for Appleton was made public late on Wednesday evening, with managing director Derek Shaw saying he was the only candidate the Championship club had approached. Since the former Portsmouth boss took charge at Bloomfield Road on 7 November, Blackpool have won two, lost two and drawn eight of their 12 matches in all competitions. Ince, who has been the subject of recent interest from Liverpool, added that the uncertainty surrounding the managerial position will not have any bearing on his own future. "My future right now is here," said the 20-year-old, who began his career at Anfield. I'm a Blackpool player, I'm contracted to Blackpool and I'll continue to give 100% for this team.