Ebbsfleet United defender Chris Bush on the trip to Maidstone United
Published: 00:00, 20 March 2019
Chris Bush knows the importance of Ebbsfleet's derby trip to Maidstone this Saturday - but insists it's just another game.
Bragging rights will be up for grabs but Fleet's only focus is on picking up three points against a team staring National League relegation in the face.
"It will be a big game for them and for us," said Bush. "We need to play well and get the three points.
"I don’t tend to look at it as a derby but the atmosphere in the game will be different.
"They’ve got a nice stadium and it will be rocking. It will be a good game for both sets of fans and players."
Bush admits the Fleet have got one eye on the league table with their outside play-off hopes boosted by back-to-back home wins.
But they're refusing to think too far ahead.
"As long as they’re within sight then I think we’ve got a chance," added Bush.
"We'll just chalk away and see where we are by April 27. We’re not really talking about it, it’s more a case of getting the victories.
"We all look at the table, we all know what we can do. Hopefully by the end of the season we will be there or thereabouts."
Bush was among the goals on Saturday as three defenders all netted for the Fleet, but he was particularly pleased for Sam Magri to get off the mark for the campaign.
"Mags has been due one – that’s for sure," said Bush. "Any time we get a chance to get into their box from corners or set pieces then we feel we can produce some sort of good finish and luckily that was the case.
"Our strikers did a lot of work and had a few chances, we were just fortunate to be in the right place at the right time.
"Kingy’s was a great finish, Mags is a great header and mine – if I can say so myself – was a great finish.
"Some days you need other players to step up and get the goals."
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