Ebbsfleet’s Darren McQueen is ready to prove he’s still good enough to shine in the National League. McQueen, who has previously been used mainly as a wing-back by Fleet boss Dennis Kutrieb, relished a more familiar attacking role as he bagged a brace in last weekend’s win over Boreham Wood.
The 28-year-old is no stranger to non-league’s top flight having previously played two seasons in the National League at Ebbsfleet although he was most recently used predominantly as a substitute during his time at Dagenham. “I’ve been at other teams at this level and haven’t really been a consistent starter,” reflected McQueen. “I’ve had a lot of opportunities this season and I just want to prove to the manager and myself that I should be playing and that I can do good things at this level. “We’ve got a big squad, and there’s going to be a lot of rotation when you play.
As the squad is big, there are a few players who can play in my position so I need to make sure that when I play, I deliver. “I’m hoping off the back of this performance that I can really kick on and do good things for this league. “Where I played on Saturday is my favourite position.
But even last season when I was coming on as a wing-back, I was still scoring, so it’s not an excuse or anything. “I will play wherever I need to play, wherever the gaffer thinks is best for me to help the team.