EASTLEIGH midfielder Sam Togwell says the Spitfires are determined to bounce back from their FA Cup exit by reaching the National League play-offs.
The midfielder, signed three weeks ago from Barnet, is focused on tomorrow night’s game at home to Forest Green Rovers following the 5-1 defeat at Brentford.
Eastleigh have a ten-point gap to make up during the last 20 games if they are to make the top five.
Togwell believes it can be done.
He said: “I’ve been here three weeks now and we believe we’re good enough to make the play offs.
“I firmly believe that with a good run we’ll be up there as we’ve still got to play teams around us and Forest Green are above us.
“I wouldn’t have joined if I didn’t think this club is going in the right direction but we’ve got to continue the run that began with the Boreham Wood games.”
Togwell made his debut in the 4-3 defeat at Southport three weeks ago.
But after a 2-2 draw at home to Boreham Wood and the 1-0 win in the return game on Tuesday, Eastleigh have something to build on Tuesday night.
It is also a chance to put the FA Cup result behind them.
Togwell continued: “It was a tough first half but we created chances and looked dangerous from set pieces.
“It was a soft penalty to concede and we a had a great chance to make it 3-2 but those are the fine margins.
“We were more disciplined in the second half and kept our shape. We showed character and a lot of spirit to keep the score down. No-one went missing and the subs that came on and all made an impact.
“Brentford will be pushing for the play offs and showed us respect by putting out a strong team.”
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