Folkestone Invicta boss Andy Drury praises man-of-the-match Eddie Allsopp after goalscoring performance in 3-2 Isthmian Premier home victory against Kingstonian

Eddie Allsopp has earned praise from Folkestone boss Andy Drury.

The former Charlton, Chatham, Herne Bay and Faversham playmaker put in a man-of-the-match performance in Invicta’s 3-2 home win over Isthmian Premier basement boys Kingstonian last weekend.

He broke the deadlock with a fine early free-kick for his second club goal, having also netted in last month’s 3-2 defeat at Whitehawk.

Drury revealed Folkestone’s management team have been keen to see the 22-year-old get on the scoresheet more often.

“He has got a lot of ability,” Drury said. “We have been saying to him that he needs to score more goals.

“Eddie has done well since he came in. He has set up a few goals.

“We just need to make sure he scores, as well. But he’s a good kid and I’ve been happy with him.”

Another midfielder also on target for Invicta was Seidou Sanogo, who claimed his fourth goal for the club since he arrived in December.

It came after Chris Sessengon (hamstring) had come off in the first half, with fellow defender Jake Goodman (ill) replaced by young utility player Will Moses at half-time.

On Sanogo, 40-year-old Drury noted: “He could have had three or four on Saturday.

“He has done well but was suspended and missed three weeks, so his match fitness has come back down.

“He has four goals but he could be in double figures if he had taken all his chances!”

Invicta man-of-the-match makes team-of-the-week

Folkestone, who lost a friendly 2-1 at Sheppey last Tuesday with forward Tom Derry on target, returned to competitive action for the first time in 11 days against Kingstonian.

After Allsopp put the hosts ahead in front of a crowd of 462 at Cheriton Road, two goals for Kingstonian in eight second-half minutes put them in control - their first