NIGEL Adkins was delighted with the attitude of his Tranmere players after they returned to winning ways against Newport County AFC at Prenton Park.

Adkins’ side ended a run of three successive defeats in all competitions thanks to goals from Connor Jennings and Kieron Morris either side of half-time.

Kyle Hudlin headed home late on to give the visitors hope but Adkins’ side held on for their fourth win of the League Two season, and respond to their shock FA Cup defeat to National League Oldham.

The boss said: “The response after last week has been good throughout the week and we went out and got the victory we needed.

“There were plenty of good performances, some things we need to keep improving on, but there was some really good stuff.

“From my point of view, you’ve seen a team there who have worked really hard for each other and everyone has come together to create a real unity.

“I’m really pleased with the work rate that everyone has put in to get the victory that we’re all striving to get, along with the application of the players and all the staff.

“Everyone has worked really hard throughout the week to give us the platform to go and perform and there were some really good performances.

“The fans were absolutely brilliant and got right behind the team from the start and together everyone achieves more.”

League Two results: Harrogate 1 Morecambe 2, Salford 0 Carlisle 1, AFC Wimbledon 0 Grimsby 1, Barrow 1 Colchester 1, Cheltenham 1 Bromley 1, Chesterfield 0 Accrington 3, Doncaster 1 Notts County 1, Fleetwood 1 Bradford 0, Gillingham 1 Port Vale 0, MK Dons 3 Swindon 1, Tranmere 2 Newport County 1, Walsall 1 Crewe 1.