Sittingbourne manager Ryan Maxwell on the signings of Harley Earle, Henry Lukombo and Alkeo Bani

Sittingbourne manager Ryan Maxwell couldn’t be happier with his latest recruits.

The Brickies boss has strengthened his squad with the signings of Harley Earle, Henry Lukombo and Alkeo Bani.

They’ve since announced another new face with defender Liam Smith joining from Hythe.

Earle, 20, is back as Bobby Mason’s replacement in goal, having enjoyed a successful loan spell in Maxwell’s early days at the Isthmian South East club.

He was the No.2 keeper at Maidstone but will be the main man at Sittingbourne.

“He’s obviously a talented young man,” said Maxwell, who's added ex-Margate boss Reece Prestedge to his management team.

“He just needs games to develop that talent.

“We’d always kept in touch and when Bobby made the decision not to continue with us, I was delighted Harley was keen to join.

“It’s difficult for young keepers because people don’t want to play them.

“Twenty isn’t considered too young anywhere else on the pitch but it is for a keeper.

“Harley’s very mature and his age doesn’t bother me.

“He’s already an excellent keeper and he’ll only get better.”

Defender Lukombo came through the ranks at Billericay, making his debut aged 17.

Now 21, Maxwell wants to see him show the form that had EFL clubs sniffing around.

“He came to my attention a couple of years ago,” said Maxwell.

“He’s incredibly quick and even attracted interest from league clubs.

“He didn’t get enough game time at Billericay, and was out at Harrow Borough, but he has incredible power and physical attributes and gives us options at centre-half and right-back.

“He has so much potential - that’s why he attracted league interest - and I want to get him back to the level I know he can get to, and beyond. I’m looking forward to working with him.”

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