Joe Felix says York City never doubted they belonged back in League Two

The diminutive wing-back is keen to show off what he can do at home to Gillingham on Saturday because when he is on the pitch is the only time he feels truly happy.

Felix has played every game this season, but only from the bench in the last two. His man-of-the-match performance in Tuesday's Football League Trophy match could change that.

The game ended 1-1, with Rotherham United winning 5-4 on penalties, extending the Minstermen's winless run to three games in all competitions, but Felix says there is nothing wrong with confidence.

"We believe we belong at this level," said the 26-year-old signed from Worthing two summers ago.

"We've been playing together for a long time so that helps a lot.

"We just feel like we go into every game feeling like we can win.

"The belief has been there from the start. We've all gelled and we've just got to continue, build on it and still adapt to the league.

"It's been a really good start.

"We've got to show a reaction (to recent results). We've got to go into the game with the mindset we've shown in every game, a winning mindset and trying to take positives out of everything we've been doing."

Felix stated his case on Tuesday, in a match where the team lost its way around the hour mark.

"I just try my best every game, as I do in training," said Felix. "I just keep my head down, focus and try to help the team.

"I feel like when I'm on the pitch it's the only time I'm really happy. I get to express myself.

"At the same time I want to win. It's all good playing well and doing well but you want three points."