Maidstone United midfielder Bivesh Gurung has given himself a chance of playing a part in their FA Trophy Quarter-Final against Barnet

Bivesh Gurung hopes to have played his way into contention for Maidstone’s FA Trophy Quarter-Final tie at home to Barnet tomorrow.

Gurung impressed as a half-time substitute in the Stones’ 2-1 defeat at Wealdstone on Tuesday night, adding midfield bite and energy.

His introduction in a change of system coincided with a much-improved performance after the break, with caretaker boss George Elokobi describing the 21-year-old as “excellent”.

He’d love to play a part in the Trophy as his hometown club bid to reach the last four of the competition for the first time in their history.

He certainly did his chances of featuring no harm with his committed display at Wealdstone.

“That’s my game, really,” said Gurung, who recently returned from a loan spell at Tonbridge.

“I just want to bring energy. Looking from the side in the first half, I felt the game was a bit flat.

“To be fair, I felt a bit annoyed and I just wanted to go on the pitch and smash someone, to be honest.

“Together, as a team, we did well in the second half.

“It wasn’t to be but I’m proud of the boys for how we reacted in the second half.

“That’s the gaffer’s decision, whether I’m involved on Saturday. Hopefully I’ve put something in his mind with my performance.

"I’ll just have to train well for the rest of the week and hope he puts me in.”

Maidstone are in the last eight for the fourth time but have never gone beyond this stage.

With relegation on the cards, the Trophy offers them a chance to salvage something from the season.

But Barnet - fifth in the National League - will be tricky customers at the Gallagher Stadium.

“The fans haven’t had too much to shout about this season, which is absolutely gutting,” said Gurung.

“But hopefully we can give them something