'It's all about maintaining good start' - Jones

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Jones: "Not a dream — we expect to win"

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Nathan Jones is focused on maintaining Charlton's good start to the campaign when the Addicks head to Bristol City on Saturday [15:00 BST].

Athletic overcame Watford 1-0 in their first game since promotion from League One last Saturday, which saw Jones' summer acquisition make telling contributions.

He told BBC Radio London: "When people get early goals, when people start well then of course that brings you an element of satisfaction.

"If you get your recruitment right you have got a hell of a chance of getting results. If you get recruitment wrong, you're done."

The Robins avenged their one-sided defeat to Sheffield United in last season's play-off semi-final with a thumping 4-1 win at Bramall Lane on the opening day, and, like the Addicks, enjoyed a two-goal home win against lower league opponents in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.

"They'll have their tails up, we know it will be a very difficult game, but this is why we want to be [in the Championship]," Jones added.

"We know we can compete at this level, but this isn't the destination, it's part of the journey.

"We have started the season well but now it's all about maintaining it."