We have to aim as high as possible, says Boston United midfielder Brad Abbott

Title-chasing Boston United have to aim as high as possible, says Brad Abbott.

The Pilgrims trail National League North leaders York City by six points, but have two games in hand ahead of tomorrow night's clash against Gateshead (KO 7.45pm).

United have picked up 22 points from a possible 24 following their festive double defeat to second-place King's Lynn.

"When we got beaten by King's Lynn, first one gutted about it as we didn't deserve to lose, the second one we knew we weren't good enough and a response was needed," Abbott told the Boston United YouTube channel.

"The six points we lost in those games are a pain as we're playing catch up now, but as a team we're doing what we can to push them all the way.

"As a group we're aiming as high as we possibly can. Play-offs was the aim this season, but we've got to aim as high as we can."

Abbott made his 100th appearance for the club during Saturday's 1-0 win over AFC Telford United, which saw him receive the plaudits from fans.

He reached treble figures missing just five matches since joining in December 2017.

"It's an honour to get that amount of appearances for the club, it's a great club," Abbott continued.

"I'm pleased I've done it as quickly as I have."

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