"We're all in this together!" Every member of Boston United's 20-man squad is playing vital role - Craig Elliott

Manager expects to have fully fit squad for Altrincham clash...
Substitutes Frank Mulhern and Dominic Knowles join in the celebrations.Photo: @RussellDossett (www.sportspictures.online)Substitutes Frank Mulhern and Dominic Knowles join in the celebrations.Photo: @RussellDossett (www.sportspictures.online)
Substitutes Frank Mulhern and Dominic Knowles join in the celebrations.Photo: @RussellDossett (www.sportspictures.online)

Craig Elliott has told his Boston United players 'we're all in this together'.

The Pilgrims' will face Altrincham in the National League North play-off final on Saturday (KO 3pm), with the manager again having to make some tough selection calls.

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Nicky Walker, Tyrell Warren and Ashley Jackson didn't make the 17-man matchday squad as Boston beat Gateshead 5-3 at the weekend.

But Elliott has made it clear that each and every one has a role to play.

"I tried to get across to all the players it's a 20-man squad and we've come together to win two games of football," he said.

"Everyone is needed in different ways. It was pleasing to see the players who weren't playing being so supportive.

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"They've all contributed, everybody's contributed at different points of the season and there'll be disappointment for those not involved personally and it was a difficult job for me as they've all trained so well.

"But that shows the togetherness in the squad that we've had this year, everybody buys into it. We're all in this together - I can't speak highly enough of every player in that squad."

Two-goal hero Jake Wright and Matt Challoner missed training on Tuesday night, but United are confident they will have a fully fit squad for the arrival of Altrincham.

"Jake had a bit of a sore hamstring and Matty Challoner had a little kick, so as a precaution they didn't train (on Tuesday)," Elliott said, hoping they'll both be involved in this evening's session.

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"But we're fairly confident everyone will be fit for Saturday."