Gillingham striker Joe Gbode on scoring a winner against AFC Wimbledon and improving his game under management duo Gareth Ainsworth and Richard Dobson

A change of mindset and focused training are key to Joe Gbode’s continued development.

The Gills striker hit the winner against AFC Wimbledon and feels more confident now than before.

He’s also benefiting from the work that’s been done on his finishing, working hard with assistant boss Richard Dobson.

Gbode said: “It’s very good to have him (Dobson) because apart from really Neil Harris, I haven't really had someone to really teach me how to finish.

“There are certain aspects that I have to polish and it’s good to have them here. It’s paying off big time.

“People forget that I'm fairly new to professional football. I'm learning every day about being consistent in my diet, in my application to the game.

“People don't understand that a lot of the off-the-pitch stuff has an impact on it. 90% of what we do off the pitch impacts what we do on the pitch.

“I feel like at times I've been inconsistent and that's because of my application off the pitch. Now I've figured it out a little bit and I'm still getting used to it.

“How you spend your time away from football matters a lot to your on-the-pitch performance.

“A big change has been my diet, which has been very inconsistent. Some of the boys in the changing room will tell you that I do love a few snacks sometimes.

“It’s my mindset as well towards the game. Before, I felt as though I approached games in the wrong way, with the wrong mentality. I often put pressure on myself and I let football dictate my emotions.

“Recently, my mindset has changed. I just play with a free mind. I just play to enjoy it.

“I don't put pressure on myself to score. I just see it as playing football. Obviously, at the end of the day, football is a business, and you've got to produce, otherwise you