Ebbsfleet United manager Dennis Kutrieb predicts Darren McQueen can scores 20 goals after brace in 3-1 National League win over Boreham Wood

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb believes Darren McQueen can score 20 goals this season - if he puts his mind to it.

McQueen bagged a National League brace on Saturday to help the Fleet beat Boreham Wood 3-1 at Stonebridge Road.

Employed in a more attacking role, McQueen repaid the faith shown in him by the manager.

“I told him to show confidence and do what you’re able to do as you can damage opponents,” revealed Kutrieb.

“He just needed to believe it. He did a good job for us and it was nice to see him score two goals.

“He could score 15-20 goals in this league but it’s about him and his approach, not me or his team-mates.

“He had a great approach today and I’m very proud of him.

“It was a great game and we matched the intensity of Boreham Wood. We had some great moments.

“If we find someone who can protect him and he can make more of an impact going forward then he has enough power to do (that role).

“He will always score his goals when he approaches the game in the right way.”

The victory ended a run of five games without a win for the Fleet.

Kutrieb felt that the key was winning their individual battles around the pitch.

“You will always have times in football when you have to overcome tough spells,” said Kutrieb.

“No-one can tell me it’s over and now we go and win every game of football again like last season.

“You need to be aware of what’s around the corner and waiting for you in the next game.

“The most important thing was the players on the pitch were on it and they wanted to win the game and win their battles.

“That’s the basic in the National League where you need to win your 50/50s and get on top of your opponent.

“Then when we got our tactical things on and played football on the floor, we escaped many times