Lincoln started his career as an Arsenal trainee in 1998

New Thurrock manager Greg Lincoln does not think his age will hinder his chances of succeeding in the job.

The 30-year-old former Arsenal trainee was named as Hakan Hayrettin's replacement last week.

Lincoln told BBC Essex: "It's the way people are going, my friend Jamie Day at Welling has done a fantastic job.

"In the league, Eddie Howe and Jason Tindall are doing very well at Bournemouth and Paul Buckle, all young up-and-coming innovative managers."

His first game in charge ended in a Blue Square Bet South defeat at Braintree.

Thurrock have a weekend without a match and Lincoln says he is going to use the time to work on the squad's fitness.

"If you're team is fit you give yourself a great chance, I think the boys could be fitter," he added.

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