Graham Alexander felt Bradford needed to show more personality as they clinched a 1-0 win at Notts County.

Defender George Pratt, on loan from Blackburn, scored his first EFL goal early in the second half.

But manager Alexander admitted they needed a half-time pep talk to push on for the victory at Meadow Lane.

He said: “I gave them a bit of advice. I just told them we’re a team that’s won six out of eight games.

Bradford City manager Graham Alexander. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

placeholder image — Bradford City manager Graham Alexander. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

“We have to have a bit more personality about ourselves and actually understand that. You’ve got to be confident when you’ve won something like that.

“It was a hotbed moment today. Notts County have started really well and they’re used to winning from last season.

“They’re a highly-organised team with good players and a good manager. The challenge is always going to be tough.

“But if I’m looking at the players and what they’re producing at the time and I know where their level is, I just thought it was higher than it was in the first half.

“It was always going to be a tight game and it certainly proved that. We had to work exceptionally hard to keep a clean sheet and I’m delighted with the three points.”