JONATHAN Munday believes Worcester City have got what it takes to reach the top flight of non-league football.

The 19-year-old defender has been impressed with the set-up at St George's Lane since arriving on loan from Kidderminster Harriers at the start of the month.

In that time Munday has played an integral part in City's back-line, helping them to two victories and one draw.

He gave a man-of-the-match performance on his debut in the 2-1 success against Hinck-ley and scored 16 minutes from time to hand his adopted side three precious points at Southport on Saturday.

Although Munday does not know whether his loan deal will be extended beyond this weekend's home clash with Blyth Spartans, he thinks City are heading in the right direction in the league.

Dryden's men are currently ninth in the table, eight points shy of the top-five, but have lost just two of their last 10 Blue Square North games.

Munday said: "I think they are one of the biggest clubs in Blue Square North and they have got a chance to get in the Premier, whether it's this year or next year.

"I get that impression from the ambition of the club, the chairman and the manager.

"Richard Dryden has had a massive impact on the team in getting the best out of people.

"They are decent players and they have got every chance of getting in the play-offs. They are a good bunch of lads, they are working hard and they all want to get in the play-offs."

Part of Worcester's recent success has been built on the work ethic and team spirit instilled by Dryden, something which has not gone unnoticed by the Harriers loanee.

"The players have been very kind and welcoming to me," Munday said.

"They have got a great spirit as well. It was good to go out for the (belated) Christmas do after such a great result on Saturday."

Munday had only made three appearances for Harriers this season before Dryden drafted him into the squad and he believes the last few games have done him the world of good.

The former QPR trainee, who has been joined at City by fellow Kidderminster defender Jonny Harkness, said: "It's gone really well. I have played three games and we've won two and drawn one.

"It's nice to play and play in front of people so they can see what type of player I am. I have been really pleased with my performances.

"I felt I owed myself a goal on Saturday because I had chances in the other games and didn't find the back of the net and hopefully I can get a few more.

"I just want to play football, whether it's for Kidderminster or Worcester, and long may that continue.

"I just want to be playing every Saturday."

Munday added: "It's been great to have Jonny Harkness around. He asked me what it was like (at Worcester) and I recommended the club to him.

"It's been good to have somebody around who you know something about."