Pulis praises players

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Pulis' men overturned a two-goal deficit in 14 exhilarating minutes and have now lost just once in their last 17 league matches, winning their last four.

"We gave away two soft goals in the first half but the spirit of these players is never in question," said Pulis.

"There were no cups of tea thrown at half-time, but we had a good chat. I said we've all stuck together for 30-odd games and now was the time for them to really show their colours," he added.

"The first 25 minutes of football we produced in the second half was fantastic. They all did their bit but Ricardo Fuller is a special player for us and Liam Lawrence is also having a brilliant season.

"It's vital we win these sort of games because last season we slipped up against the likes of Southend and Barnsley and that cost us dearly.

"The staff and the players also convey a really big thank you to the fans. They were as vocal as I've ever heard them in the second half and the place was buzzing. It is good to hit the top of the league, but I'd much rather be there in 13 games time. There is a lot of work to do yet."

Scunthorpe manager Nigel Adkins said: "I'm feeling it (the pressure) and I'm really down at the moment. But I will get myself back up for Tuesday's game at Wolves.

"Nobody gave us a chance coming here but the players were superb in the first half. Everyone thought we would get a good hiding but that didn't happen.

"There are a lot of positives from that, but all the three goals we conceded in the second half could have been avoided."