Dartford goalkeeper Ben Dudzinski determined to reach higher level of performance despite three clean sheets in his first four games

New Dartford keeper Ben Dudzinski insists there’s more to come, despite a solid start to his career at Princes Park.

The 27-year-old has kept three clean sheets in his first four games since moving from fellow National League South promotion hopefuls Oxford City.

He’s fighting it out for the No.1 spot with Dan Wilks, driven by the ultimate goal of achieving promotion at the end of the season.

“It’s been a good start,” said Dudzinski. “Three clean sheets out of four, it’s not been perfect and there’s things I want to do better and I’m sure I will do better.

“The lads have been brilliant, they’ve been really welcoming and the fans have been really supportive as well.

“I haven’t had loads to do in the four games. I also think my voice and communication has had a good impact on the side and that’s something I bring to the table.

“I’m really happy to be here. It’s a big club with a big fanbase, there’s great potential to kick on and do better.

“When I spoke to Dowse (manager Alan Dowson), he also spoke to me about the goalie coach Jim Stannard.

“I’ve played against Dan Wilks before and I know he’s a good goalkeeper so it’s really good to have that competition.

“It’s about being part of the group and part of a team pushing to get promotion. That’s the thing that sold it to me, more than anything.

“Oxford had some loan keepers come in who did well and I wasn’t necessarily looking to jump ship. But the interest from Dartford came and it just fitted.

“It seemed the right decision for me and my career and it was the best thing to do to keep pushing on.”

Dudzinski was in and out of the Oxford side but he’s started every game for the Darts so far and is glad that he’s got Dowson’s backing.

“It’s a good confidence boost but I’ve also