He takes over from Gary Phillips after stepping down as boss of Ryman Division One side Dulwich Hamlet last month.

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However, Gary Taylor-Fletcher was hauled down by Danny Batth and Phillips fired home from the spot late on.

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U's boss Gary Brabin has plenty of options up front going into the new season with Beesley, Chris Holroyd, Lee Phillips and Danny Crow each competing for a place in the side.

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