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With just two days to go until Crawley Town travel to Hartlepool for the opening game of the new season, Philip Richardson looks at the five things we have learned from the Reds' pre-season.

Tyler Frost and Sam Matthews to be influential on the wing

Arguably the two stand out performers from the Reds’ pre-season have been Sam Matthews on the right wing and Tyler Frost on the left wing.

On Saturday, Frost put on another eye-catching performance earning him a man of the match. His impressive speed and willingness to run at defenders matched with much improved end product should make him a real threat in the upcoming season.

Crawley Town celebrate Sam Ashford's winner against West Ham United under-23s. Picture by Jamie Evans/UK Sports Images Ltd

In an interview assistant manager Lee Bradbury has said he expects Tyler Frost to have a 'big season'.

On the other flank Matthews has also impressed linking well with forward Tom Nichols. With quick feet and a lethal left foot, he could be a real menace cutting in from the right to deliver pin-point crosses or have efforts at goal.

He is also effective at utilising Ashley Nadesan as Matthews often drops short to create space in behind for Nadesan’s pace.

Whilst it is yet to be seen if they can continue their pre-season form, the signs are promising for Crawley’s wingers to have very successful campaigns.

Depth not an issue

One of the major takeaways of the pre-season has been the amount of depth at all positions at the club.

The pre-season has seen a lot of combinations and rotation amongst the squad and to a tee they have proven themselves.

Five things we have learned from Crawley Town's pre-season