Club chairman Sean Desmond arranged a "fitness day" at Brentwood Youth Amateur Boxing Club's gym, where the players went through a gruelling training circuit before putting the gloves on for a sparring session in the boxing ring and on the punchbags.

Most of Darren's new signings were able to attend along with a couple of familiar faces invited along for assessment by the new Boro boss.

Twice weekly training sessions will begin later this week ahead of the opening pre-season friendly against a Southend United under 23 side at Mayesbrook Park on Saturday 11th July, kick-off 4.30pm.