EASTLEIGH manager Lee Bradbury insisted he was left a little frustrated and assured supporters “there’s better things to come” despite victory in their final pre-season match.

The Spitfires ended their warm-up for the National League campaign with a 2-1 win over Hungerford Town, making it five wins, one draw and one loss from seven.

The only defeat came courtesy of League One Oxford United, with good preparation ahead of their opening day clash at promotion-hopefuls Wrexham on Saturday, August 6.

Assessing his side’s performance, Bradbury admitted he had hoped for more despite Tristan Abrahams and an own goal securing the win.

“I’d say I’m a bit frustrated tonight, we didn’t play anywhere near as we can with the ball,” the former AFC Bournemouth Bradbury told the club website.

“We knew we’d have to compete against a hungry and hard-working Hungerford team that have got a lot of quality in the team.”

He added: “Their long throws are a good test and that will hopefully stand us in good stead to face Wrexham next week with the long throw possess.

“We didn’t play our best, playing out from the back like we want to do, but we won the game which is ultimately what we wanted to do. There’s certainly better things to come from us.”

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