Gillingham midfielder Jonny Williams believes EFL Trophy win will lift the side after Grimsby defeat; The former Wales international says his best is still to come

Jonny Williams enjoyed Tuesday’s EFL Trophy win after being handed a role in the team where he can thrive.

The retired Welsh international admits he’s not reached his peak with the Gills yet but a midweek display against Leyton Orient, from the league above, was a little bit more like it.

Speaking after a 2-1 win, Williams said: “I haven’t played to my best, I feel like I can play better, I want to be more involved in games and get on the ball more.

“At times, other teams have more of the ball than us so it can be frustrating, but we are joint second in the league with the potential to go top on Saturday, if we win.

“I know there is still more to come from me and I will keep giving my all, 110% every game and hopefully, I can start contributing some goals and assists.

“It was the first game (for Gills on Tuesday) where I have played centrally, I felt a lot more involved in the game. I felt I was playing to my strengths.

“The gaffer gave me the freedom to go and get the ball and make things happen, drive at players, win free-kicks, play one-twos, bring the team up the pitch. I enjoyed the game.

“I will keep giving my all and if we keep winning games I will be a happy man.

“I do feel sharp and I enjoyed it. I was able to get on the ball more, there have been games where I have been in and out of games, I feel like I haven’t been at my 100% best. I am happy to be on the winning team but I want to be on the ball making things happen and I felt like I got much more on the ball.

“I feel I am best in the middle, I feel like I can be free when I am turned and running at the midfield and defence, making things happen, playing one-twos and playing front-facing.

“I love playing in the middle of the pitch but equally I have enjoyed