ALAN YOUNG said the rush which followed his first league goal had been more powerful than he could ever have imagined.

As a boy, the 18-year-old Swindonian used to wonder what it would be like to be the focus of the crowd's elation.

The wait came to an end in the 46th minute of Saturday's clash with Blackpool.

Young slotted home Danny Invincible's low cross and finally opened his account at senior level.

But as for instant stardom, forget it.

Parents Jean and Andy will not allow Young to start living the high life.

It was back home for a quiet night with mum and dad following his goal exploits but the youngster did allow himself a few moments of self-satisfaction.

He said: "It is very nice to pick up the papers and see your name there.

"But I feel the goal was overdue.

"Hopefully there will be a few more to come.

"But as long as I keep my feet on the ground and keep learning, hopefully there will be more to come.

"I can't hide the fact though that it was fantastic to see the ball hit the net.

"Danny pulled a great ball back into my path, I concentrated on trying to make a good connection and I've managed to stick it away.

"I am a striker and I put pressure on myself to score goals.

"I thought we played well in the first half and created chances.

"We scored at a good time, early in the second half. But it wasn't just down to me. All the lads have worked very very hard to make sure we got the right result.

"The win made us absolutely safe from the drop and we now want to finish as high as we can. The extra win bonuses would be nice."

But Young knows one goal does not make a career.

He said: "It is up to the manager who plays. All I can do is give 100 per cent."

Young's goal delighted Andy King but not so Steve McMahon.

The striker said: "I had a very good relationship with Steve McMahon when I was attending the school of excellence.

"I don't think he's too happy with me now though."

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