Charlie Sheringham netted twice for Dartford following first-half efforts from Elliot Bradbrook and Tom Bonner.

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Histon's Charlie Sheringham had chances to score his first ever goal at Blue Square Premier level but he headed straight into Roberts' hands and scuffed another chance horribly six yards from goal.

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Dartford's pre-season has been hampered by injuries to Charlie Sheringham and Jack Pallen but the duo returned to training this week and Burman is confident his squad will be fully prepared come their opener.

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