Grant McCann reaffirms Doncaster Rovers' ambition after welcome win over Peterborough United
Grant McCann has backed Doncaster Rovers to surge up the League One table after seeing off Peterborough United to end their long winless run.
Rovers were in danger of being leapfrogged by lowly Posh heading into Saturday's game but are now six points clear of the drop zone courtesy of a hard-fought 2-1 victory at a rain-sodden Eco-Power Stadium.
The result leaves Doncaster the same margin from the play-off places in a congested third tier, cementing McCann's belief that nothing is off the table.
"Our expectations have been the same from day one," he said. "We want to be competing at the top end of the league.
"Whether we win, lose or draw our next game, that won't change. It's a long season and a really tight division. Anyone can beat anyone.
"Anyone who can put a consistent run together can be right in the mix."
Doncaster were well on their way to their first win in 11 games following Jordan Gibson's early brace.
The winger finished Luke Molyneux's sublime cross to open the scoring before producing a smart finish to complete his double inside 24 minutes.
Harry Leonard came off the bench to give Peterborough hope just after half-time but Rovers dug in to secure three precious points, a deserved win in the eyes of McCann.
"The feeling isn't relief," he said.
"I thought it was a complete performance from us. We suffocated them in the first half and didn't give them a chance to play.
"The goals came from that press. The first goal was outstanding. If that was Mo Salah, there would be so much praise for that cross from Moly.
"We should have had a stonewall penalty to make it 3-0. Then they got back into the game and we had to defend.
"To win a game of football, you have to show both sides of your game. We did that for 90 minutes."