Dartford have four wins and two draws from their first six matches

Dartford manager Tony Burman is encouraging his players to continue their stylish football following their unbeaten start to the season.

Burman told BBC Radio Kent: "We're playing in a certain way and it's attractive. We want to get it instilled in the guys to aim to win every game.

"The crowd have been entertained and that means they'll return. They've seen some quality changes over the summer."

Dartford are currently third in the Blue Square Bet South.

Following the 3-1 win over Bromley on Monday, which left them with a record of four wins and two draws from their first six games, goalkeeper Andy Young praised the desire in the dressing room.

"The gaffer has always said to win the league you've got to get two points per game and we're on that at the moment," said Young.

"We've got a good unit. All the boys want to play for play each other. Even the boys on the bench are adding something to us when they come on," said the Dartford shot-stopper.

Charlie Sheringham has led the line for Dartford this season, scoring six in the first six games for the Darts, whilst Young himself has kept two clean sheets.

Despite their solid form, Young remained cautious about their long-term prospects.

"It's early stages, but the longer we can stay unbeaten, the more chance we've got," he said.

"If we can just keep going into September and not lose the unbeaten record, then we've got a chance to be up there around Christmas."

He added: "There's so many good teams in the league. You've got Dover, Chelmsford, Woking and the likes of Truro and Salisbury.

"It's a difficult league. It's going to be one hardest league to win this year."

Dartford finished 10th in the Blue Square Bet South last season.

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