Crawley Town's preseason has been marked by tough training sessions, but the team's hard work paid off with a 1-0 win over Eastleigh in their first National League fixture. Midfielder Stephen Duke-McKenna, who joined the team this month, praised the team's chemistry and welcomes after the match. "It's been tough, but much needed, to be fair," Duke-McKenna said. "We've been working hard as a group and it's just good to get out there on the pitch. It's been a good run-out so far. With each game we're getting more chemistry. We're getting to know each other more as players and as individuals, so hopefully by the time the season starts we've completely gelled. All the lads have been welcoming, every one of them, and all the staff. We know what we want this season, so we're doing whatever we can to get there.