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Neal Ardley was thrilled with his Notts County side after they breathed new hope into their fight for survival with a 2-1 win at Forest Green Rovers.

The Magpies had taken the lead through Jim O’Brien’s excellent finish only to see it wiped out by a terrific drive from Joseph Mills.

But Enzio Boldewijn conjured up a glorious winner when he curled in from the edge of the box after good work by substitute Lewis Alessandra.

The result means Notts are now four points from safety and Ardley said his players deserved their victory.

“It was important after playing so well against Lincoln that we tried to keep momentum,” he said.

“I said to the players whatever happens we come away two games unbeaten and that was the aim.

“We could have scored five or six with some great flowing moves and Virgil (Gomis) could have had a hat-trick.

“We knew we could come under pressure. They’ve been playing 3-5-2 and maybe a diamond and I just said that if we do the homework and you carry out the game plan, it’s a good combination.

“Just do what the team needs and they did it to the letter today.”