Maidstone United manager George Elokobi has total confidence in No.2 keeper Lenny Holden should Nathan Harness be ruled out of Hampton & Richmond match

Maidstone manager George Elokobi has full confidence in back-up goalkeeper Lenny Holden to deliver.

Holden was introduced as a first-half substitute for the injured Nathan Harness during the Stones’ 1-1 draw with Torquay on Saturday.

Harness, a summer signing from MK Dons, went off with suspected concussion after earlier being caught on the head when coming for a free-kick.

If concussion is the verdict, Holden, 19, will continue in goal when Maidstone host Hampton & Richmond in National League South on Tuesday night.

He’d previously appeared as an outfield substitute at the Gallagher last season, earning cult status with Stones fans, but the Torquay match was his first competitive action in front of his home crowd.

The former Leyton Orient youngster let nobody down.

“Lenny Holden has been ready since last season,” said Elokobi.

“He was outstanding in terms of his stature in goal.

“He made sure his starting position was right, he didn’t rush things, he was nice and calm, made the right decisions, his kicking is good, his handling is good.

“There was his opportunity and I thought he took it.

“We’ll see the extent of Nathan Harness’ injury and then we’ll go from there but credit to Lenny Holden.

“He’s a young man who’s learning his trade.

“We have to give these young players an opportunity to step into the big time in terms of playing senior football and he’s been working hard and waiting patiently.

“It’s not easy being a No.2 or a back-up keeper but there’s an opportunity that’s presented itself and he’s taken it and that shows he’s always been ready.

“That’s why we kept him at the club in terms of being ready but it’s always important he’s patient and everyone knows their roles and responsibilities within this set-up at