Young striker Luke Eubank is hoping to be a knockout success with second division Worthing United.

The 16-year-old striker, who is a nephew of former world boxing champion Chris Eubank, has been snapped up by United boss Geoff Raynsford and was due to make his debut for the reserves at Lewes last night.

Luke was featured in the Sports Argus last week and plays youth football for Hove Hammers.

Raynsford said: "He was recommended to us and I've been after him for a while. He's big and strong, gets away a powerful shot and has lots of potential.

"We're always on the lookout for quality players and Luke could do really well for us."

Three Bridges are the surprise team so far this season.

Darren Barker's side were in third place prior to today's game at home to Littlehampton, with a game in hand on both of the teams above them.

Steve Banks and Pat Massaro had already bagged 20 goals between them, and Barker had special praise for 12-goal leading scorer Banks.

He said: "Steve's attitude is second to none. He is training very well, so he is fit, and that has proved itself in his performances.

"In general his overall attitude is excellent and I am delighted for him. He deserves all the credit he is getting at the moment."

Meanwhile, Bridges have signed 20-year-old former Crawley Town reserve Carlo Castrechini from Peacehaven.

East Grinstead defender Keith Bradshaw will be out for at least three months after breaking a leg in last Saturday's 4-1 FA Vase defeat against Thatcham Town. The extent of Bradshaw's injury didn't become apparent until the following day even though he was treated for shock by an ambulance crew at the ground.

Manager Bob Smith: "It's a big blow because Keith was getting back to something like his best. We do have quite a big squad with cover in most positions, but he will still be difficult to replace."

Grinstead have signed wideman James Horner from Redhill. Smith added: "James is a good signing, he can beat players and gets in good crosses. He's not match fit yet but that will come."