Delighted by the performance, deflated by the result and frustrated that his side cannot produce this kind of performance on a consistent basis.

Town produced their best display for several months, taking the lead midway through the first half with a goal from Danny Meadowcroft.

They continued to dominate for the rest of the game but were pegged back, rather unfortunately, when Ritchie Sutton deflected a Lewis Dodds shot past a wrong-footed Jon Kennedy.

"The best team in the league will be the one that consistently performs to a high level," said Vince. "We have flattered on occasions this season.

"We have played well in some games but not in others.

"Some performances have not been acceptable - this was.

"The lads wanted to win the game - and should have done.

"I am pleased, disappointed, frustrated that we have not got three points."

Durham, who lost for the first time in the league this season a week ago, were played off the park by Town who looked dangerous every time they went forward.

"I have watched Durham play. They are top of the league and have dominated Conference North teams," said Vince.

"Do you say we are going to show you how good we are, or are you smarter?

"We were smarter than them.

"Once we controlled the game we started to play and when you have players like Mark Peers and Junior Brown in your team they can't handle you.

"Hopefully people have seen how good we can be and it is a matter of kicking on from here now.

"If we play like this for the next 10 games we will be there or thereabouts come the end of the season.

"But we have to build the momentum."

Sutton was particularly unlucky to get the final touch on the goal that gave Durham a point having started the game in midfield alongside Paul Evans.

He was forced to switch to central defence when Danny Meadowcroft left the field after damaging his shoulder clearing off his own line.

"What can you do with a deflection," said Vince. "It shows how fortunate Durham have been.

"You have a squad of players who are flexible and can go into different positions. We have a nucleus of players who can do that.

"I thought Ritchie Sutton was fantastic in the first 25 minutes and it was a shame Danny got injured.

"I felt we were just too strong for Durham at that time.