Academy product George Whitefield opened his Dartford account in fashion final weekend – however insists his greatest battle is but to return.
The 19-year-old scored a 30-yard rocket as Dartford beat Cheshunt 2-1 in Isthmian Premier at Princes Park on Saturday.
However defender Whitefield has solely began three leagues to this point this season and whereas goalscoring exploits are welcome, his precedence is obvious.
“That’s my greatest battle of the season,” confirmed Whitefield. “This may give me a lift and hopefully I can get my spot cemented.
“I didn’t play a lot final season however hopefully I can break by way of into the primary group now.
“I’ve been a bit out and in of the group in the meanwhile. Clearly, that purpose shouldn’t be going to safe my spot however hopefully it’ll lead me in direction of that and provides me extra confidence so I can hold going.
“I’m happy with how I defended. We had been disillusioned with the purpose we conceded, we’ll look again as a group and see issues we will do higher each defensively and attacking-wise.
“I assumed I gained most of my headers. That’s in all probability the very best I’ve performed all season so hopefully I can put in just a few extra performances like that.”
Whitefield has been at Dartford for the reason that age of six so it was no shock that his spectacular first purpose for the membership meant a lot to him.
“I positively didn’t assume I’d rating like that,” smiled Whitefield. “Funnily sufficient I did have a sense I’d rating on Saturday however I assumed it’d in all probability be a header or a tap-in from a second ball.
“To attain my first purpose like that and to win the sport on prime of it, which is crucial factor, was wonderful.
“As quickly as I acquired it, I noticed Ollie Field and Sam Odaudu transfer out of the way in which in order that they type of knew I used to be capturing.
“I assumed I’ve simply acquired to hit it and hope however the way in which it flew into the highest nook was unbelievable. It was such a very good feeling!
“Their goalkeeper was an excellent participant – if he’d saved that one I’d have been fuming.
“I don’t assume I’ve struck a ball like that in my life however as quickly because it left my foot I knew it was a purpose. Afterwards the celebrations had been unbelievable, I’ve by no means felt something like that earlier than.
“The adrenalin rushed straight to me. I noticed the photographer and thought I’m going straight over there – however I tousled the knee slide a bit of bit! The push of scoring was insane.
“That’s the primary shot I’ve had this season, all the pieces else has been a header. I don’t even assume I’ve executed that after I was within the academy, I solely scored headers for them.
“I’ve been right here since I used to be six so to attain a purpose like that at Princes Park was an unbelievable feeling. Seeing the followers soar up like that, acquainted faces within the crowd, it was an incredible feeling.”
Whitefield has completed his time with the Dartford academy however he nonetheless trains with them when he can, becoming in further periods alongside working along with his father.
However now his focus is absolutely on Dartford’s league journey to Hashtag United this night (Tuesday).
“I work with my dad as an apprentice plumber and I’m having fun with that as nicely,” he mentioned.
“He doesn’t work me too arduous so I’m recent for coaching and after I can I attempt to do further periods right here with the academy.
“The gaffer harassed how necessary the three factors had been on Saturday. All of us knew that and everybody got here collectively so it was good to get it.
“All of us knew a win was coming with the performances, 100 per cent, nevertheless it was a case of when.
“Hashtag goes to be a tricky sport. We want to verify we don’t get too forward of ourselves and too assured.”
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