Colin Todd wants to see City "play like men" to get out of trouble this season.

The 3-2 victory over Millwall has left fans and players buzzing and lifted hopes of beating the drop.

But Todd knows City have to iron out the faults which are gifting poor goals - a problem that has hampered them throughout the campaign.

He said: "The opposition have to earn the right to score against us. The first goal we conceded against Millwall was sloppy and we can't afford to put ourselves in that position.

"We've tried to instil good habits and we didn't see any of them in the first half. We were on the back foot and got bullied about which is unusual for the likes of Jason Gavin and Peter Atherton.

"We didn't win any battles whereas in the second half we came out positively and were more like men.

"We were strong and aggressive and attacking the ball and that's what we've got to be like."

Todd and Bryan Robson were both delighted by the character shown by the players to fight back and earn themselves a three-point lifeline.

Todd added: "Both of us have been in that situation before when you're 2-0 down at half-time. We just told the players that it must not get any worse.

"Finishing 2-2 would have been like a win for us. But to get the victory was a delight for us all."

Danny Cadamarteri, who made such a big impact as a sub, missed training yesterday with a bruised calf. He was taken off early to avoid suffering further damage and City may wrap him in cotton wool to make sure he is fit to travel to Walsall.

City are three points away from safety, although Rotherham could steal a march at home to Coventry tonight. But a first win in 13 games has renewed hope in the relegation dog-fight.

Robson said: "You heard the fans at the end of the game and the players were so bubbly in the dressing room. It's been a long time since they've had that winning feeling.

"Hopefully we can take it on from there but we have got to keep our feet firmly on the ground. In football you can be easily knocked down."