JOSH Davison is up for the challenge of becoming a first team regular at AFC Wimbledon after finding starting opportunities hard to come by this season.
The former Charlton striker struck twice was named in the XI yesterday which kicked off the EFL Trophy meeting with Crystal Palace U21s.
And he certainly made the most of the opportunity to impress, grabbing both of the Dons’ goals in the opening 16 minutes to seal a 2-0 victory.
Davison also scored when he came off the bench in Saturday’s 5-1 FA Cup triumph over Cheltenham and is determined to give boss Johnnie Jackson a welcome attacking dilemma.
He told afcwimbledon.co.uk: “The main thing I want to do is try and get a place back in the starting XI.
“I’m getting minutes on the pitch and putting my name out there, which is all I can do.
“Last season I played more as a one up front.
“But now we’ve gone to a two, so I’m learning about partnerships with the other strikers and other players as well.
“I’m scoring goals from this, so it’s looking positive.”
Davison was one of eight changes Jackson made to the starting line-up against the Eagles and the striker was keen to single one of the other fresh faces.
He said: “Nik Tzanev pulled off two great saves and kept a clean sheet. His kicking was on the money every time.
“It gives us a good opportunity when he hits a diagonal ball to players in good positions.
“I should have scored off one of them when he played it to Omar Bugiel, and he flicked it through to me, simple as that.”
Davison added: “We’re getting everyone back.
“There’s competition for places and competition keeps everyone on their game, no slacking. That’s always a good thing to have.
“I’ve just got to keep giving 100 percent every day, that’s all I can do.
“When the team gets picked – if my name is in – to just step in and do my best.
“I know what job I’ve got to do, so I try to produce on a Saturday or a Tuesday.”
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