STANLEY boss John Coleman believes there is a 'steely determination' about his side after they produced another late show to extend their advantage at the top of League Two.

With the two sides below in Luton Town and Notts County only able to draw the chance was there for the Reds to capitalise against Forest Green Rovers. But having taken an early lead they had been pegged back and looked set for just a point of their own with 10 minutes to go.

But Jordan Clark and Kayden Jackson netted fine late strikes to make it eight home wins in a row and leave Stanley three points clear at the top with a game in hand.

Coleman was delighted that his players found a way to win, and he added: "That’s down to the players belief and I have to give all the praise to the players.

"There is a steely determination about them and we did up our game, our passing got better, we pinned Forest Green back and we’ve had chances.

"We know that every game we play is going to be hard for different reasons and that’s another tough game chalked off, they will cause problems for plenty of teams."

The Wham Stadium pitch managed to beat the freezing weather, but with snow occasionally swirling in the air the conditions were tough for both sides.

"The conditions were really difficult, it was very windy, the pitch was lively, it was difficult to control the ball," Coleman said.

"You have to give Forest Green credit because they’re probably the best footballing team in the league. They stick to their guns, they open themselves up very wide, they leave themselves a bit vulnerable but they pass the ball well.

"We’ve organised ourselves to be quite strong defensively and I think we were. We’re disappointed with the goal but we didn’t give up too many chances.

"On the flip side of that because they play such an expansive game they are vulnerable on the break, we did look the most dangerous team."

Clark produced a magnificent solo strike to tilt the game Stanley's way eight minutes from time, setting off on a run from halfway that ended with him slotting the ball through goalkeeper Brad Collins' legs.

"He’s had a couple of great runs in the first half, he had one in the second half where he tried to take the last man on instead of shooting and you were thinking it was shades of that again," Coleman said.

"But he kept his composure and managed to nutmeg the goalkeeper."

Of Jackson's late strike, Coleman added: "I’m pleased for Kayden because he’s worked ever so hard and he’s been struggling with a groin injury.

"It’s nice for your forwards to get rewarded with goals for all of their hard work. It was crucial we won today with having two weeks without playing.

"We had to get points on the board and we’ve got to count the games down now. We’ve got to keep putting one foot in front of the other and take care of our own business."