The step up in quality from non-league to League Two football is far from simple as both the pace and quality of the game improves dramatically.

It is a transition which did little to phase Wanderers’ summer signing Nick Freeman, however, as he made a full promising debut in the 0-0 draw with Blackpool on Saturday.

After a spell at Hemel, the 20-year-old was delighted to finally make his bow in the professional game and felt he coped well.

“It is a great feeling to make my first start. It was a good tempo and a good game to come into. I thought we did well,” Freeman explained.

“I felt quite comfortable but nearer to the end it was quite tiring and we didn’t want to switch off for a minute and concede. I felt like I did quite well and I am happy with how I played.”

While at times the winger’s final delivery was lacking, it was clear from the first whistle that Freeman has the raw materials to develop into a useful player.

He demanded the ball from the outset and looked to run at the Blackpool defence whenever the opportunity arose.

With Paris Cowan-Hall and Myles Weston still nursing injuries, Freeman says Wycombe fans can expect to see more of the same as he looks to cement his place in the team.

“I am creative, I run at players, get crosses in and try and get goals and assists. I want to do whatever I can to help the team win and move up the table,” he said.

“Obviously they [Weston and Cowan-Hall] are good players and could come in at any time. While I have got my chance I need to take it.

“The gaffer likes to rotate, so if they come in I have got to be happy with that. I like rotating and playing with different players so it is good.”

It would be premature to expect a player of Freeman’s experience to shoulder the majority of the attacking burden for Wanderers.

It is a point Ainsworth was eager to stress when asked whether Freeman could provide a consistent creative outlet after a display which impressed the Wycombe boss.

“It is his first game, so it is tough to ask a person who has come out of a low level to create sparks,” Ainsworth said.

“He turned down a couple of crosses late in the second half which I will show him and will go through with him, but he was a good spark and showed some fantastic touches.

“He had a really good debut and will only get stronger and stronger.

“I think these players out of non-league like Dayle Southwell, Nick Freeman and Will De Havilland deserve credit. They have no first team experience, so to play in League Two is a big ask.”