Folkestone Invicta joint-boss Micheal Everitt’s praise for winger Jordan Ababio after braces in big friendly wins over Hollands & Blair and Faversham Town

Jordan Ababio’s attitude has been praised by Folkestone joint-head coach Micheal Everitt.

The winger, 22, bagged braces in pre-season friendly wins over Southern Counties East Premier Division Hollands & Blair and Faversham.

Ababio only joined the Cheriton Road club in the later stages of last term but appears to have quickly found his feet.

Everitt, whose side lost 3-0 at National League South Maidstone on Tuesday and host Hythe this Saturday, said: “He has, obviously, got four in two against SCEFL sides.

“Now, we’re saying ‘Can you do it against your Maidstones?’ That’s something we’re asking him to do.

“All in all, he has had a good pre-season so far. He’s such a good lad as well.

“He’s very receptive to anything we ask him to do and he knows he’s still learning.

“We’re really pleased with him.”

Another on target for Invicta in their 6-1 success over Faversham on Saturday was David Smith, the striker netting his first goal since he rejoined earlier this summer on an undisclosed fee from National League Bromley.

“I’m really pleased for Smithy,” noted Everitt, who’s in charge alongside Roland Edge.

“He has got that aura around him again that, when he goes through, he’s not going to miss. He does take his chances when he gets them.

“We’re really pleased for him to get back off the mark and, hopefully, there’s more to come.”

Others on the scoresheet against Sammy Moore’s men, as Folkestone came from behind, were midfielder Ade Cole, alongside forwards Andre Coker and Ibrahim Olutade.

Everitt, who was disappointed to have conceded first against Town and Blair, reflected: “We were pleased.

“We, obviously, shared the goals around, which is important. All our front boys got a goal.

“It also showed the depth we have got