Dagenham & Redbridge boss John Still knows work lies ahead despite gaining top spot in National League

Jordan Maguire-Drew of Dagenham & Redbridge and Taron Hare of North Ferriby United (pic: David Simpson/TGS Photo) ©TGS Photo tgsphoto.co.uk +44 1376 553468

Daggers manager happy to see squad performing well, but knows there is a long way to go in the season

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Boss John Still insists he will not get carried away despite seeing Dagenham & Redbridge take over at the top of the National League standings.

Oliver Hawkins and Luke Howell struck for Daggers as they overcome a tenacious North Ferriby United side 2-0 at Victoria Road.

And with previous leaders Lincoln City losing 2-1 at home to Barrow, it was enough to see the Essex club reach the summit.

Still, though, knows there is still a long way to go in the race for the title, but is happy to see his side performing so well so early in the season.

“I can say the normal things like ‘it doesn’t matter now, it matters at the end of the season’, which it does, but we’re playing well against all sorts of teams,” he said.

“Today was a funny game, we were winning 1-0 and our front four made so many opportunities, but did not always come up with the right finish.

“Having said that, there was some sound goalkeeping, so it was a bit of both.

“We feel we should have converted more chances, but it’s difficult to be critical because if you look where the players have come from, it’s still going to need a bit of work.”

Howell came off the bench to score his first goal for Daggers since rejoining the club from Boreham Wood in the summer.

The midfielder turned in a cross from the left by Fejiri Okenabirhie in the 87th minute, and Still was happy to see Howell get back among the goals after a spell on the sidelines.

“Luke is a great player and he’s been out while the team is doing well, but he’s working hard to get back in, which is what you want,” added the Daggers boss.

“He comes on and responds with a goal, so I’m pleased for him.”