We mustn’t switch off now, says Gills forward Rory Donnelly.

Gillingham have picked up points against promotion-chasing pair Sheffield United and Bradford City in recent weeks.

They are now preparing for a run of games against League 1’s lesser likes. But that won’t change their approach insists Donnelly, who was starting his first league game since September at Bradford on Saturday.

“As a team we shouldn’t switch off just because we are playing teams in and around us,” said Donnelly.

“We will have to perform as if we are playing the top teams.”

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Four of Gillingham’s next five fixtures are at home, giving them a good chance of getting a much-needed victory. The Gills are without a win in their last seven games.

“Hopefully we can get a few wins at Priestfield, a few more points and push up the table,” said the 24-year-old.

Donnelly has featured in all of the games under new head coach Ady Pennock, starting as a left-winger at Bradford and at times dropping into defence.

He said: “It can be frustrating (when not selected) but the manager has come in and said he will give me a chance. He has done that and I am thankful for it.

“The boys like the new regime and all of them know where they need to be. The gaffer played me and hopefully I can play again.

“It doesn’t matter where I am playing, as long as I am playing. At times I was at left-back but I enjoyed it. It was a great point.

“The next couple of games are going to be important. Hopefully we can now get maximum points with the next run of games.”