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Midfielder Kai Whitmore has praised Nelson Jardim’s “positive” approach but says it will take time for the head coach to make his mark at Newport County.

Whitmore was on target as County recorded their win of the season on Saturday, a notable 3-1 success against Doncaster Rovers in League Two.

The 23-year-old joined the Exiles from Cymru Premier side Haverfordwest County in June.

And Whitmore has praised Jardim, who took over in the summer following Graham Coughlan's departure.

“He’s really good, really positive, good to the lads and trying to build a new form of play," said Whitmore.

"It’s just going to take time - hopefully everyone gets it going."

Whitmore scored a spectacular goal as Newport toppled a Doncaster side who have been touted as promotion contenders this season.

“It was great to start my first game, a debut at Rodney Parade, and even better to grab a goal and get man of the match," he added.

“Obviously a late goal at Cheltenham [on the opening weekend of the season] put a bad feel around the place so it was great to get a win.

“It’s a big step in level but I’m just going to take it game by game."