Andy Scott hailed his Brentford side's spirit after they came back from behind to secure a 2-1 victory at Grimsby.

Wayne Brown, on loan from Fulham, drilled home the winner with eight minutes left to leave the visitors five points off a play-off spot.

Manager Scott said: "I had been looking for us to go away and get a difficult win. We have been anchored in 12th place and I want us to finish in the top 10. This shows good character."

Danny North gave Grimsby a 19th-minute lead with a glancing header, while Nathan Elder twice came close to a leveller for Brentford. Alan Connell eventually forced the first goal for the visitors as he nodded home a cross by Craig Pead six minutes into the second half.

Brentford have shown great improvement since Scott took over from former manager Terry Butcher.

Scott said: "These players are great learners and it's a pleasure to coach them. We have Terry Bullivant here working as a coach now, and he will help to make this an enjoyable club for everyone to play for."