Mark of a good side is sometimes to eke out a result when not at it's best. Today we eked.
Palmer 6 - secure as ever and distribution largely back to scratch.
Poole 6.5 - settling in, still occasionally on a different wavelength but secure in defence, more of a presence in attack and maybe should have got his first goal.
Edun 6.5 - started well at LB, less effective in midfield before withdrawn.
Montsma 7 - another lesson in the physicality of the English game.
Jackson 7.5 - as irreplaceable as Hopper while Walsh is out, stepped up to the mark.
Grant 7.5 - great ball for the winner, hard graft allied with playmaking, turning into a superb all round midfielder.
Johnson 6.5 - a threat although a less vibrant one, struggled for influence in midfield, more dangerous up front, spasmodic involvement.
McGrandles 8 - fought for the midfield, supported attack and defence, great around midfield performance at the coal face.
Hopper 8 - always there for the out ball and a handful for the defence. Provided the one real quality moment for a well taken goal.
Scully 6.5 - real poacher's goal, hampered by early injury and maybe stayed on too long.
Rogers 7 - game without the ball has really come on, not his best game with ball at feet against some tough defending.
Bramall 6 - early introduction and team alterations due to Scully's injury disrupted rhythm and still learning role in the team.