“I’ve gone from Sunday league to semi-pro and I’m determined to make the next step. What advice would you give me, Charlie?”
Marc Roots, via Twitter
Charlie Austin says:
“In non-league you train on a Tuesday and Thursday night, and play a game on a Saturday. That’s not enough.
“I went from Poole Town to training at Bournemouth. For six weeks, five days a week, I trained through pre-season. If I hadn’t done that, I wouldn’t have been able to sign for Swindon a few weeks later. It got me to the fitness level of a professional.