Scott Banks claimed his fourth goal of the season in Blackpool’s 2-1 defeat to Tranmere Rovers on Tuesday night.

Ian Evatt believes Scott Banks is among a number of players who can made a difference in games for Blackpool.

The 24-year-old made the move to Bloomfield Road on a season-long loan from St. Pauli back in September, and has already produced some big moments, despite spending a month on the sidelines through injury.

Banks was responsible for the winner in Evatt’s first game in charge, with his curling effort giving the Seasiders a 2-1 victory over Peterborough United at the Weston Homes Stadium.

His most recent strike came in Tuesday night’s 2-1 defeat away to Tranmere Rovers in the EFL Trophy.

The Scotsman skipped past several challenges to work his way into the box from the right-hand side, before finishing the run with an emphatic finish into the top corner, taking his tally up to four goals in eight appearances in all competitions.

With Josh Bowler ruled out of action for the next three weeks due to a calf issue, Banks could find himself competing for a place in the midfield three as well as at right wing-back.

“Banksy does what Banksy does in the final third, and that’s where we want to get him in this system,” Evatt said.

“We did it against Peterborough, there were flashes against Scunthorpe, and tonight once he gets defenders one V one and backing up into the box, he can produce that. It’s a great goal.

“That’s a difference maker - and that’s what they do. Josh Bowler is one, Emil (Hansson) is one - if you get them in those areas, dribbling one V one, then they can hurt you and cause problems.

“I’m really pleased for Banksy. He was obviously disappointed not to start the game on Saturday. He came on and had a big chance, and was disappointed to miss it.

“Tonight he showed what he can do when he gets people in the box, and his finishing.

“This squad has lots of different skillsets, and different games require different skillsets. Saturday will be completely different to what we faced against Cardiff, so we have to pick the right skillset to face that opponent. It also gives us the chance to change in game if we need to.

“I’m the head coach of this football club and I’m paid to make those decisions, and try to get them right.”

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