After seeing his side collect a much needed three points, the Crewe Alexandra first team coach Steve Holland told the club's official web-site: "It has been a good day for us and that is what makes last week and the result at Luton even more frustrating. It was miserable last week and I wanted a response from the players today and I got it.

"We prepared the players the same as we did last week against Southend but the start we made was totally different. From starting poorly and conceding an early goal, we started well and scored an early goal. It was a terrific goal from Nicky. It made such a difference to us and instead of being behind we were ahead and good value.

"Steve Schuamcher did well for the second goal. I think it is the best he has played for us. All of the midfield three were much better and Nicky held off the challenge of the centre-back before lifting it over the keeper for 2-0. I still thought at that point there was work to be done, but whilst the first half was fairly open it was a lot tighter in the second period. I think we reduced them to just one real effort on goal when I thought Ben was fouled after a free-kick and a bit of a melee.

"It was a first clean sheet in five so that is good also. If we can continue in this form then we will be fine. We are only thinking about ourselves still. There is work to be done and it is a big game again at home against Cheltenham next Saturday. We have to prepare for that one and go again and get three points.

"It was a good day for us here and the result brings some other clubs into it. Now we just need another three good days."