JUNIOR English admits he is pleased to be “out of his comfort zone” at Worcester City after bringing the curtain down on his time at Solihull Moors.

The 30-year-old midfielder spent 12 years at the West Midlands club and he revealed he was offered a new deal by boss Marcus Bignot who was planning for life in Vanarama National League.

However, with opportunities limited last season, English said he felt the time was right to move on and enter a new chapter in his career with Worcester.

“It wasn’t (a big decision),” said English, who made more than 300 appearances for Moors.

“I spoke to Solihull and they did offer me a new deal, but I am 30 years old now and I want to play.

“When I have played against Worcester in the past, I have always liked the kind of football they play and Carl (Heeley) has always impressed me as a manager.

“So I got in contact with Carl and asked him if he’d like me to join and he said ‘Yes’ and that was that.”

English says he now wants to prove himself to City’s supporters and cement his place in the heart in Heeley’s midfield.

“It is good to be in a different environment,” he said.

“With Solihull, it was a 10 minute journey down the road.

“But I am out of my comfort zone now and I am enjoying playing with a good set of lads.

“The talent is there. If you look at the players we have got in that changing room, ability-wise we can match any team in the Conference North.

“But it is just getting that week in week out and working harder than the other team.”

English, who has played right wing back, centre-half and central midfield during pre-season, added: “Last season I was playing out of position, so I want to get back playing in my normal position which is central midfield.

“I want to get back to scoring goals as well.

“I don’t mind playing out of position here and there, but I am a central midfielder and I am looking forward to playing in that positon and prove myself again.

“I will be playing in front of new fans so this is a chance for me to impress them.”

Having played in the sixth tier of English football for more than a decade, English says he also knows he will have an important role in the team this season.

“I am quite a quiet guy and one that like to just get on with it, but obviously we have got a young team,” he said.

“There will be guys who won’t know what the National League North is like.

“It can be a culture shock for players who have come out of academies.

“So it might be worth the likes of myself, Lee Hughes, Tom Sharpe and Graham Hutchison who have been around, getting together to speak to the younger lads and try and rectify mistakes.”