Norwich City loanee Timi Odusina makes bold comparison between Hartlepool United debut at Victoria Park and playing at Wembley Stadium with AFC Fylde

The 20-year-old centre-back arrived on loan from Norwich City last month after previously working with Pools manager Dave Challinor at AFC Fylde last season.

Odusina came off the bench in the FA Trophy final at Wembley Stadium last May to help the Coasters claim the FA Trophy over Leyton Orient.

It was a feeling the youngster felt was not dissimilar to making his debut at Victoria Park.

“It was surreal making my debut at Victoria Park to be honest, I would actually compare it to coming on at Wembley,” Odusina admitted.

“In both instances, the fans were going crazy and getting behind the team so it was quite surreal.

“I was nervous coming here because it’s a big club with a lot of history behind it. But the support from the fans and the clean sheets have helped settle me.

For me to help the side get a clean sheet on my debut was a big confidence booster and just helped me settle in quickly.

“Since then we’ve just been grafting to get results and I think if us defenders do our job then we’ve got more than enough at the attacking end to score and win games.

“The result against Notts County on Saturday, you could feel something brewing after the game and it was a great result against a very good team so that’s been the highlight of my time here so far but hopefully there’s more to come.”

Odusina is expected to start at Boreham Wood this Saturday ahead of a trip to another play-off chasing side in Solihull Moors on Tuesday as he added: “The next two games are crucial and could set up the rest of our season.

“We know if we get two good results we’ll be right in the mix for a play-off spot. We’ve just got to try and mirror our home form, start on the front foot and impose ourselves on the opposition away from home.

“I’m just looking to start every game, improve myself and help the team the best I can.”