JAMES Turley gave forward-hunting Terry Dolan a reminder of his capabilities last night as York City reserves overcame Darlington 3-0 at Bootham Crescent.

With the City chief admitting he is looking to bring in a new striker to partner David McNiven, teenager Turley offered food for thought by scoring one goal and setting up another.

Speaking to the Evening Press, Turley, who was offered a one-year deal by Dolan at the end of last season, admitted the heat was on the club's band of forwards to prove their worth.

"There is a bit of pressure on because there are quite a few forwards at the club," he said. "But I am here and ready whenever the gaffer wants me.

"I have to prove myself in reserves games and show the gaffer what I can do.

"There's not much more I can do than score and hopefully it will carry on until he gives me the shout to move up."

Showing a steely determination, the pint-sized hit man added: "It is frustrating at times.

"If the gaffer feels he needs to get a forward in then that is his choice but I can always be knocking on the door if I am scoring goals and performing well.

"You are always going to get competition in football and you are always going to get a bit worried when a manager brings in a new player who plays in your position.

"But you have just got to keep your head up and keep going and when your chance comes you have got to take it.

"I was pleased to get 90 minutes because that is only my second 90 minutes so far and I need to get my match fitness as well as play well."

After a goalless first-half last night, Turley beat a string of Darlington challenges before crossing to the far post for Chris Gowen to head home on 50 minutes.

Two minutes later and Turley doubled City's advantage, pouncing on a mix-up between Quaker 'keeper Keith Finch and centre-back Bard Piercewright to prod the ball home from eight yards.

Barry Conlon added City's third on 90 minutes when Finch fumbled a deep cross from Martin Reed and handed the Irish striker a simple tap in.

City's night was blighted by an injury to Kevin Hulme.

The midfielder, together with central defender Mark Sertori surprisingly dropped to the reserves, limped off after 16 minutes clutching his right hamstring.

Trialist Portuguese striker Phillipe Serauri, 22, did not feature after the club were unable to get clearance in time and has now left York.

With no reserve game next week it will be a fortnight before Dolan will be able to see him in action, so City are unlikely to follow up any interest.

A notable face in last night's crowd was former City manager Neil Thompson, now in charge at Scarborough, who is eager to bring in fresh faces at the McCain Stadium once the club's transfer embargo is lifted.