Corinthian Casuals boss James Bracken hailed his side’s strength in depth after beating Combined Counties Premier League side Colliers Wood United with seven first choice players missing.

Goals from Niall Wright, Stef Joseph and Juevan Spencer gave Casuals a 3-2 win at Wibbandune on Saturday and Bracken warned his absentees they face a fight to reclaim their shirts.

“We had twelve of the squad missing. Of that twelve, realistically, six or seven of them are first team players,” he said.

“So to still come here with a decent squad shows we have good strength in depth.

“Those who came on as substitutes improved us and that showed in the second half.

“We are looking to impreove 45 minutes at a time over th enext three games.

“Even without a few of the boys like Diego [Maradona], Jamie [Byatt] and one or two others, we looked sharp. The competition is good, the attitude is bang on and they know they have to be at it.

“If they’re not, they know that someone else will step in and take their shirt.”

Casuals, who play at Sutton Common Rovers on Wednesday night, go to Ryman Premier League Met Police on Saturday and host Kingstonian on August 3.