Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth details what he likes about striker Seb Palmer-Houlden after his recent arrival from Bristol City

‘The Rainham End are going to love him’ declared Gills boss Gareth Ainsworth after describing what attracted him to new striker Seb Palmer-Houlden.

Ainsworth admitted he was unable to do his own usual scouting of the player before the signing took place but was confident they were getting a striker who fits the bill for him and Gillingham.

Palmer-Houlden couldn’t break through at Championship side Bristol City, and opted for a permanent move away from his home club, after a positive season playing in Scotland.

The 21-year-old scored nine goals for Scottish Premier side Dundee last term after hitting the same tally the previous year with a full season on loan with Newport County in League 2.

“He's going to bring an absolute relentless work-rate and a want to score goals,” said Ainsworth, describing his recently-signed striker.

“Obviously, we all know that goal scoring over the last couple of years has been something we want to improve and Seb has an unbelievable record at youth level and reserve level.

“He went to Scotland and again showed what he's capable of in glimpses. I think he's going to complement this squad really well.

“The Rainham End are going to love him because he just never stops running, never stops chasing.

“He's very, very much my type of player and we think we've got him right at the right time. He's going to have a good career and we're excited to bring him here.

“He can play in a variety of positions, but he is usually an out-and-out forward, scores all sorts of goals.

“I've coached some players who are very similar to him in the past and I'm hoping that he can give that platform up front for us, that we desperately want to add to with Elliott Nevitt and Joe Gbode and the others that are coming back,