For a player whose sole remit is to score goals for Wycombe Wanderers, Dayle Southwell has made a perfect start to life at Adams Park.

The 22-year-old striker netted his side’s leveller in the 1-1 pre-season draw with Brentford on Tuesday night as he made his first home appearance for the club.

Having signed from Boston United last month, Southwell says he has settled in well and claims the Wanderers faithful can expect more of the same from him next season.

“I am always in and around the box and look to be in the right place at the right time, look to get in space and put the ball away,” Southwell said.

“I know when I get the ball in the box I will put it away and that is exactly what I did tonight.

“I came here knowing I can score goals. It is a big step up and what a way to start, scoring against a team that’s two leagues above League Two.”

Southwell’s record in the National League – 54 goals in two seasons – is an impressive one and his confident demeanour could be priceless in the testing environment of League Two.

His acclimatisation will be aided by the arrival of Paris Cowan-Hall, who supplied the assist for his goal, and Myles Weston.

The duo have been tasked with providing regular crosses for the Wycombe strikers and Southwell is pleased with the quality of service he will receive.

He said: “When Myles came I knew he was a great player and Paris is as well. They always put balls in the box.

“The gaffer has emphasised the need to put more balls in the box because we have players who will score goals.”

The rise of Jamie Vardy has magnified the focus on potential gems hidden away in non-league football in recent times.

Southwell, much like any young footballer, holds ambitions of replicating the Leicester forward’s rise, but understands journeys like Vardy’s only offer inspiration for his own perspiration.

“You have Vardy but there are others as well. You have Andre Gray who’s come from Hinckley to Luton then up to Brentford and is now at Burnley in the Premier League, so it is not just Vardy,” He says.

“For me, when I got this move I felt like the hard work and the hard work on the training ground starts now.

“I will put the hours in all the time and I am willing to do what it takes to get those goals on the pitch and show everyone what I can do.”