Watkins revelling in first play-off experience

Having watched on from afar for the last two seasons, he is hoping to hold on to his place in midfield which he has had to share with Godfrey Poku since Paul Buckle took charge.

He said: “I wasn’t involved last year and I wasn’t involved the year before. It would be great to be involved this time.

“You’ve got Mansfield, York and Wrexham, who are great sides. I’m new to it so it’s an experience I’ll relish. The players that have played in it can give me the vital experience I might need. There will be big crowds and big expectations from us.

“We know the job we have to do and if we can do that then things will be great.”

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