Gillingham midfielder Jonny Williams reacts to their 1-0 win over AFC Wimbledon and Joe Gbode’s match winning goal

Jonny Williams has spoken about the way manager Gareth Ainsworth has started to turn things around at Gillingham.

The Gills beat AFC Wimbledon on Easter Monday and Ainsworth has gone seven games unbeaten since taking over as manager.

There’s still plenty of work to be done, but Williams is one of those benefiting from the new regime and feeding off the manager’s positive energy.

Speaking after Monday’s 1-0 win, Williams said: “It's brilliant and you do feed off it. When you've got a manager that's that energetic and just wants to win, wants the lads to play well and if they don't, he'll be the first to put his arm around you and say, ‘next one’.

“As long as you give your all, that's all he can ask. It's great to hear as a player, because you know he's got your back.

“He always said he was going to bring the energy from his first day. In training, every day, it's just great energy and good vibes.

“When it's right to prepare properly and be serious, everyone's ready to do the hard yards and work.

“We're on a good run at the moment, but there are some really good boys (in the changing room) and they're buying into everything the manager wants, demands and expects.

“He's put an arm around everyone, really, and kind of said ‘come on then, show us’. I think the boys have responded really well, and everyone's just enjoying playing football. I think that's how it should be. Long may it continue.

“We feel together. I think we've always been together, but obviously results can help with that.

“It's been really enjoyable to play with the group. I love playing with the boys. For myself, it's happy to play with a smile on my face, winning games, playing regularly. I'm delighted. It's been a tough season but I'm in a really good