Frustrated Tonbridge Angels boss Tommy Warrilow is desperate for his side to return to winning ways against Thurrock and secure a place in the top half of Blue Square Bet South.

Last weekend's 3-1 defeat at Dorchester left Angels 15th in their first season in the division, but Warrilow, pictured, says they are close to being a top-half side.

He said: "It’s a frustrating time. We’ve been taking one step forward then one back. We could have gone ninth with a win last weekend and there’s still a chance we could do on Saturday."

Of second-bottom Thurrock, Warrilow said: "They are a decent side and we won’t take them lightly, but if we play with the same work ethic and put a bit more thought into it we’ll be okay.

"We are not a million miles away. I don’t think we’ve looked like a side who should struggle in this division over the first 15 games. Hopefully over the next few games we can string some wins together."

Ade Olorunda and Rob Kember are banned while Anthony Storey is a doubt with a sore Achilles.