ASSISTANT caretaker boss Danny Jackman has hailed Junior English as Worcester City’s “unsung hero”.

English has made 33 appearances for the Blue and Whites since ending his 12-year spell at Solihull Moors last summer.

And captain Jackman believes the 31-year-old, who has also scored three goals this term, does not get the recognition he deserves.

The experienced midfielder has been pushed further forward in recent weeks to provide City with a target man up front.

Forward Jordan Murphy stole the headlines last Saturday with a late equaliser to secure Worcester a 1-1 draw at Nuneaton Town.

But Jackman insisted English played an equally “important” role in snatching the point which saw his side climb out of the relegation zone in Vanarama National League North on goal-difference.

“Junior is such a great guy and works so hard for you. He is probably an unsung hero,” Jackman said.

“It’s a selfless task at times trying to put yourself around. But from our point of view when we clear the ball and it comes up to him he is making it hard for defenders to clear.

“He is doing a great job and I am sure if we keep putting the ball into the box he is going to get a couple of goals.

“He is just as important as Jordan up there.”

Interim manager John Snape gave Pa Sulay Njie his debut at the weekend after his international clearance came through.

Jackman said the 6ft 1in striker, who has won five caps for Gambia, would be an “asset” to the team.

And he provided much-needed competition for places as they prepare for three matches in eight days, starting with Boston United at Bromsgrove’s Victoria Ground on Saturday (3pm), “Njie looks bright, so we will see what he can bring,” Jackman said.

“It is another fresh face and hopefully he will be an asset.

“You need competition. Ethan Ross is starting to do quite well now Nathan Vaughan has come in, so it is healthy for the squad.”