Ravan Constable looks set to keep his place when Maidstone host Braintree tonight.

Constable impressed on his return to the starting line-up at the weekend as the Stones beat Dorking in the FA Trophy.

He made a number of saves, including a flying stop from Matthew Briggs’ strike, shortly before keeping out a Jason Prior penalty.

Constable was given the nod over Chris Lewington in the Trophy and his display is likely to keep him in the side when Braintree visit the Gallagher in a rearranged National South game.

“I was delighted to be back between the sticks,” said Constable.

“The main thing was to help the team and we managed to get through.

“We did our homework on their penalties and Jim (Stannard, goalkeeper coach) told me which way he would go. I went the right way and managed to save it.

“The top-corner save was my favourite.

“A penalty save is normal to me but I liked that top-corner one. I can’t wait to see the video.”

Constable had a run in the side after Lewington suffered an ankle injury in training but lost his spot after United’s 1-1 draw with Billericay at the end of November.

“It’s football,” said Constable. “You make a mistake and you can be out, I understand that.

“Chrissy has helped me a lot. I’m a youngster coming through, and he’s been there for me, on and off the pitch.

“I was happy for him to be playing but I still want to play and I have to fight for my place.

“If Chrissy plays well, he plays; if I play well, I guess I play.

“He said some nice things about me which I only saw after the Eastbourne game, when my friends sent me a link. It’s down to me to prove everyone right who believes in me.”

Like Lewington, Constable has plenty to say during games.

It’s a major weapon in a keeper’s armoury but he’s a different person off the pitch.

“My talking has helped a lot in the games,” said Constable.

“If I’m organising the back four and giving them information, it means I have less saves to make.

“I read the game well, so I see stuff before it happens.

“Sometimes I come off the pitch and I’m tired from talking so much but you have to be vocal. If you don’t talk, there’s no point being a keeper.

“Off the pitch I’m quite laid-back and easy-going.

“I’ll have a little joke but I just chill off the pitch. I don’t really say much in the changing room.”

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