Ebbsfleet travel to Rushden & Diamonds tonight looking to improve on the point they picked up on the opening day of the Blue Square Premier season.

Despite throwing away a 2-0 lead against Mansfield Town at Stonebridge Road on Saturday, Fleet manager Liam Daish was full of praise for his team, especially striker Luke Moore who looks set to continue up front with new boy Michael Gash.

Paul McCarthy's continuing injury problems mean Saturday's central defensive partnership of Darius Charles and James Smith is unlikely to change.

New signings Dean Pooley and Kezie Ibe did not feature in the 2-2 draw against Mansfield but are in the running for a place on the bench tonight.

Rushden started their campaign with a 1-0 win at Eastbourne Borough. However, boss Garry Hill admitted his team were lucky to leave with three points after Curtis Woodhouse's penalty was the only difference between the sides.