TASKMASTER Steve Hinks vowed to instil a greater professionalism into his Black Country Rangers squad – even if they have impressed him so far.

The former Sutton Coldfield, Rushall and Barwell assistant has spent his first couple of weeks in charge assessing the attributes of his new charges.

And although the recently-appointed boss declared himself content, Hinks insisted he would continue to set exacting standards.

“I am trying to keep as much continuity as I can but if we can get better players in the right areas, I have to look at it,” said Hinks.

“It is a case of striking the right balance. We have some good, talented lads here but I have to find out which ones I can trust to be here to train and play every week.

“I am assessing characters as much as ability at the moment to get us to where we want to be.

“When it comes to things like timekeeping and training, the lads have to set a high standard otherwise they won’t be playing.

“I have worked at a higher level and will not change my ways, we will be doing things properly. I won’t put up with anything less.

“They have all been brilliant so far so hopefully, that will continue.

“Our first target is to be established in the top half and to have a run in one of the cups. I would like to get us into the top five but I don’t want to start counting any chickens, we need to take it a game at a time.”

Rangers were without a fixture on Saturday but were scheduled to host AFC Bridgnorth at the Grove on Tuesday.

Saturday sees them continue on the FA Vase trail with a trip to Midland League Premier Division outfit Rocester (3pm).

“Rocester will be a very difficult game,” added Hinks. “I watched them at AFC Wulfrunians and they have a big, strong side “We are quite small at the moment. We have some good, technical footballers but in terms of size, we might need to bulk up a bit.”