Swindon Town boss Danny Wilson says he has been very impressed with striker Thomas Dossevi since he arrived at the County Ground.

The 31-year-old Togo international was signed in August from French side Nantes and was thrust into action after an injury to Charlie Austin.

"The thing he's brought to us straight away is a freshness," Wilson told BBC Points West.

"When you see him on match days he's got this real effervescence about him."

Wilson continued: "The only thing he's lacking at the moment is a bit of composure. He gets a little bit excitable when he sees the white frames in front of him."

He'll get goals as he never gives up, always perseveres and keeps getting in the right places Danny Wilson

Dossevi has scored two goals in nine appearances for Swindon this season and Wilson is convinced he can become more prolific.

"He'll get goals as he never gives up, always perseveres and keeps getting in the right places and we said something similar about Charlie Austin not long ago," he said.

"A little bit like Vincent [Pericard] he just needs convincing himself that there are goals in him.

"We've got a lot of confidence in the boy and maybe too much has been asked of him too soon because of Charlie's injury.

"But he's got an opportunity now and I hope he can take it."

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