Folkestone Invicta boss Andy Drury on newly-signed defender Jason Fregene and their 1-1 Isthmian Premier draw with Wingate & Finchley

New defender Jason Fregene will be prepared to “run through brick walls” for Folkestone, according to manager Andy Drury.

Fregene has joined Isthmian Premier Invicta and made his debut in last weekend’s 1-1 draw with play-off chasing Wingate & Finchley.

The left-back arrives from divisional rivals Hastings. He helped Invicta’s neighbours Hythe reach the Isthmian South East Play-off Final last term and counts Sittingbourne – where he worked under new Folkestone assistant Chris Lynch - and Sevenoaks among his former clubs.

Drury said: “We have been chasing him for a couple of weeks now.

“He had his options, took his time and, thankfully, chose us. He offers leadership and he can play all across the backline.

“Jason will run through brick walls for everyone. If they (his team-mates) aren’t doing it, he will let them know.

“He probably could play holding central midfield if we wanted him to as well, which is quite handy.”

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Fregene was introduced midway through the second half against Wingate & Finchley - a team relegation-threatened Folkestone thrashed 4-0 on the opening day of this campaign, although they seem to have found their groove since.

“We could have nicked it,” reflected Drury. “But with where we are at the moment, I would have taken a point against the team in fourth.

“We were not fully at it in the first half and I let the boys know at half-time. To be fair, their reaction was brilliant.

“It shows how far we have come because I don’t think we would have got that reaction four or six weeks ago.”

Seidou Sanogo scored early in the second half as the hosts came from behind in front of a crowd of 586 at Cheriton Road after striker Dave Smith had headed midfielder Ade Cole’s