Maidstone United defender Jerome Binnom-Williams speaks about his return from pre-season knee injury

Jerome Binnom-Williams has a point to prove to himself after returning from injury.

The popular left-back made his first appearance this season in Maidstone’s goalless draw with Solihull Moors on Tuesday.

He wants to show he can cut it at National League level after an unhappy spell at Barnet when last in the division.

Feeling the love of Stones fans and manager Hakan Hayrettin, Binnom-Williams enjoyed the best year of his career as Maidstone won National League South.

His comeback from a pre-season knee injury gave everyone a lift against Moors and the 27-year-old wants to make up for lost time.

He got 70 minutes under his belt before going off with cramp.

Binnom-Williams said: “I’ve been itching to play but I’ve had to make sure I get my body right, not come back and get lots of niggles and be out again.

“Watching the boys, I wanted to be out there helping them, and it’s good to get some minutes. It felt good to be back.

“From last season, I’ve got a lot of confidence.

“The year before, I was at Barnet and it wasn’t the best season, I didn’t feel like I performed in the league, so I’ve got a point to prove to myself to make sure I can actually do it and play in this league.”

Binnom-Williams’ confidence with the ball at his feet was soon apparent as he got forward, his trademark rollovers getting the crowd going.

He won’t change the way he plays, while his infectious personality and character give the team a timely boost as they look to restore confidence after two months without a win.

“That’s just my game,” said Binnom-Williams.

“I’m building on it and I just want to play football with a smile on my face.

“I class my team-mates as my brothers so when I’m on the pitch, they give me confidence and they help me, just as