"It was a great performance against a very good side. I felt for the big part of the game we dominated. We gave away a poor goal and it goes to 2-1 and they almost score again straight after so that is a frustration. But apart from that spell the work-rate was outstanding and we were really exciting going forward.

"For me it was about getting back to performing well and getting ideas that will help the players play how we want to play. Tonight we were convincing. We have to keep that intensity and work-rate.

"Every team at this level is a difficult game. We know the work we need to put in but the players are starting to work together. We are a young side looking to settle in and play a type of football we find creative and exciting."