That’s the view of former Liverpool stopper Chris Kirkland, who has offered his insight on how Ward will benefit from the recently-finished season.
The Welsh international became a big favourite with the Terriers’ supporters as the club achieved promotion to the top flight for the first time since 1971-72.
Ward saved two penalties in the play-off semi-final success against Sheffield Wednesday that earned Huddersfield a trip to Wembley and a shot at the Premier League.
And there he produced another heroic display for David Wagner’s side, making a vital save in the dramatic penalty shootout win over Reading which took Town up.