Left-back Frankie Morgan on agreeing to join Isthmian Premier Folkestone Invicta from Sheppey United this summer

Frankie Morgan thinks he’s ready for Isthmian Premier football after he agreed to join Folkestone from Sheppey.

Former Charlton youth-team defender Morgan arrives for the 2024/25 season after nearly two years at Holm Park.

Morgan, also formerly of Corinthian and Herne Bay, said: “I have played a lot of games at Step 4.

“I have been pretty successful in my time, playing Step 4 football.

“I’ve had some really good experiences. It felt like this was the next step for me to really test myself.

“I believe I’m capable, but it’s about seeing what the standard is like and pushing on from there.”

The 22-year-old revealed his summer switch came about after he was contacted by Invicta boss Andy Drury, who also reunited with former Margate skipper Sam Blackman at Folkestone last week.

“I just got a message from the manager (Drury) after the season finished,” Morgan explained. “We had a few conversations from there.

“He told me a bit more about the club and where he sees me fitting into his plans.

“It seemed like something I wanted to be involved in.”

Drury, now 40, has plenty of Football League playing experience himself, having turned out for Stevenage, Luton and Ipswich.

“That helps a lot when the manager has played at a very good level,” admitted Morgan. “I’m always looking to learn and improve my game.

“I think it’s a really good quality that he’s a manager that has played the game at a really good level.”

Morgan leaves Ernie Batten’s Ites after twice missing out on the Isthmian South East play-off positions.

He said: “Sheppey is a brilliant club, I thank everyone for my time there.

“I met so many great people and played with so many great players. I formed a great relationship with the fans.

“It was a really hard decision but