EVESHAM United manager Paul West is hoping to strengthen the squad which came so close to achieving promotion last season.

The Robins were beaten by eventual play-off winners Bromsgrove Rovers in the last minute of their semi-final to miss out on a return to the Southern League Premier Division at the first attempt.

West is satisfied with the group of players he has but is looking to add to that as they return to pre-season training on Tuesday.

The manager said: "Finishing the season as we did, I don't feel it will be a transition period but there will be a few fresh faces."

Evesham have four friendlies in place before the season starts on Saturday, August 18, and are hoping to add two more against a West Bromwich Albion XI and Conference side Forest Green Rovers.

United open against landlords Worcester City at St George's Lane on Saturday, July 14, before a trip to Halesowen Town a week later.

They visit Alvechurch on Tuesday, July 24, and Redditch United seven days later.