HE HAS been used to being part of a two-pronged attack, but Lutel James is now adopting the philosophy of the Three Musketeers.

The St Kitts and Nevis international helped carry Accrington Stanley to last season's UniBond Premier Division title as one half of a free-scoring double-act with Paul Mullin.

However, the "All for one and one for all" attitude is now the order of the day for the striker who now finds himself ploughing a few different furrows in the Reds line-up in the Nationwide Conference.

After starting the season up front he found himself in a deeper role in the 0-0 draw at Barnet and then wider as Brian Welch partnered Mullin in the 3-2 home win over Margate.

James admits it is not his ideal situation, but he remains as true to the Stanley cause as ever.

"When the change was made I made sure the manager knew that was not what I wanted," explained James.

"But while it might not suit me it is right for the team and that is what really matters.

"In fact having scored a couple of goals as well having been moved I have probably set my self up to stay out wide, but all I can do is give 100 per cent for the team and that is what matters.

"And with the four goals I have got it means that I have only got 16 to go to get my target for the season."

And James even goes as far as admitting that maybe his manager John Coleman has seen something in the former Bury striker's make up that suggests he could be even more of a threat in his new role.

"It is hard to knock what John has done really," said James.

"When I play up front I spend a fair amount of time taking the ball with my back to goal.

"Playing deeper and wider I get the ball facing goal more often and that allows me to stretch defenders more as I can use my pace more quickly as I can get straight into my stride.

"It is not what I prefer, but it certainly seems to be working and if that is what it takes to get my shirt then I am happy with that."

Stanley currently lie tenth in the table, which is a fair start to a season after stepping up, but James feels that there is a lot more in the locker.

"The only difference between the UniBond and the Conference for us is fitness levels - we have already got quality players," said James.

"In fact the team right now is probably falling into the trap of giving other sides too much respect.

"We have come up and we are thinking that these teams have got to be better than us and we can't do that.

"What we have to do is relax, be happy with what we are doing ourselves and if we enjoy our football then we can do well.

"The truth is that we have not played to our potential once this season."

But part of that is the fact that - like James himself - some players are being asked to fill new roles.

One of those is Mullin, who has been pitched in as a lone striker against Barnet, but James felt nothing could destroy their understanding.

"I know how Paul plays and I know where to find him with a pass," explained James.

"In turn I know he will hold the ball up for me and then give it back - it is just happening in different areas of the filed.

"I think some people are looking at whether Paul gets goals or not, but he cannot be judged on that and he is getting through a lot of hard work.

"When you are up front on your own there is a lot of running across the line and much of the work he is doing is going unnoticed. But he is doing the job he has to for the team."

And boss Coleman may ring the changes again should he manage to make more signings, but James is not perturbed by talk of additions to the squad.

"We are not worried by how many Bob the Builders are brought in because we know we can fix it," he added.

" I for one will work hard and give it 100 per cent effort and I feel if I do that then I will get my place in the team.

"And the other players know the score too and I feel we have got the ability to do well in this league."