Blackpool coach gives immediate verdict on Seasiders' victory and Burton Albion penalty claims

Odel Offiah opened the scoring in the first half, before Rob Apter added the second after the break following a superb solo run into the box.

Lee Evans rounded off the win heading into the closing stages, courtesy of a well taken shot of his own.

While stepping into post match media duties for Blackpool boss Steve Bruce, assistant coach Steve Agnew said: “We’re delighted, the boys are buzzing - they’re in a good place. They’re confident at the minute, but it’s about keeping that in place because we know how difficult three points are against any team in the league.

“I didn’t realise we were fourth, but it’s always nice to be at the right end of the table. Most importantly, it’s the wins - if we can keep scoring goals and getting clean sheets then we’ll be looking forward to the rest of the season.

“The physical stats have been through the roof, and the manager is happy with everything he’s seen. Maybe in the first half we were a little bit below what we expect physically, but all in all no complaints.

“At half time we felt there was a little bit more in us and we could’ve put the press on a bit quicker, and we did, and more consequently came from that.

“How many times in football do you see it where you get back-to-back away wins, and then there’s a game where everyone thinks it’ll be a home victory. We’ve tried to instil a mentality within the group where it’s about winning and it’s about clean sheets - and the players have grabbed hold of that.

“You could see even towards the end, we dropped back into a solid block that was difficult to get through. The response to everything we’ve done has been first class.”

Blackpool were lucky not to give away a spot kick in the first half, after Harry Tyrer made contact with Danilo Orsi as he took the ball around him in the box.

Despite the visitors’ claims, it was the Brewers striker that was ultimately booked for simulation.

“It was difficult to see from where we were originally, but my initial thought was it was a penalty,” Agnew added.

“He never gave it - sometimes you need the rub of the green and it went our way. If he gives it then there wouldn’t be any complaints.

“Apart from the penalty decision, their chances seemed to come from set plays, but I think we ran out deserved winners.”