Darren Gleeson says Antrim will not sit on their laurels after marking their return to division 1 hurling with a fully deserved 1-21 to 0-22 victory against Clare at Corrigan Park this afternoon.

The Saffrons boss insists they have already switched their attention to their second round Group B clash away to Leinster kingpins Kilkenny in seven days' time as they look to build on momentum.

"We have a foundation laid within the group and we have to try and push on now and establish ourselves - one win won't do that for us," said the former All-Ireland winning Tipperary goalkeeper.

"It means we have two points on the board and we go again next week with a bit of confidence to the standard-bearers over the last 20 years in Nowlan Park. The boys will be looking forward to it." 

He added: "Every game is an opportunity to go out and represent your county. The county jersey is important and I think we have instilled that again. All the players come from fantastic clubs and all want to represent their county well."

"Today is done and we move on, we're finished with it and move on to next week."

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