Grant McCann's verdict on Doncaster Rovers' win at Barnsley + Molyneux and Sharp injury update

Rovers won the bragging rights at Oakwell thanks to an Elliot Lee penalty midway through the second half that ensured a 1-0 win. In truth it wasn't a game that will live long in the memory with chances very much at a premium for both sides. The turning point came just after the hour mark when Corey O'Keeffe fouled sub Hakeeb Adelakun inside the penalty area - giving Lee the chance to notch what proved to be the winner.

"I thought it was a really good away performance from us," McCann told the Free Press. "We've gone to two tough places in the last few days, obviously Bolton (0-0 draw) and today. And to be honest, we're disappointed just to pick up four points really but we can't grumble at that.

"I thought the structure of the team today was good, the shape of the team was good. Maybe just the only thing that was missing in the first half was that last little bit where we just turned the ball over a little bit too easy. Then in the second half we put a great ball into the box, and Haks (Adelakun) is in a good position and we get a penalty which Elliot scores. It was really good calmness and ultimately it's won us the game."

McCann admits he was took back by the hosts' approach with Reyes Cleary - normally a winger - deployed at centre-forward. He added: "I was a little bit surprised by how much Barnsley sat off us in the first half because I thought in a derby game they'd come after us. I was surprised a bit too with Cleary playing as the (number) nine. But we had a lot of time on the ball in the first half and a lot of time to think and make good decisions.

"The second half they were a little bit more aggressive as they always are going towards their fans. I know they're strong going that way and they had a push at us but defensively we were sound. Timmy (Lo-Tutala) didn't have a lot to do apart from one or two little point-blank saves that he dealt with well."

Meanwhile, McCann provided an update on injured duo Luke Molyneux and Billy Sharp. Neither made the matchday squad at Oakwell after picking up knocks in the last few days. McCann said on Molyneux: "We didn't want to take a risk with him. He trained Friday but wasn't 100 per cent. We sent him for a scan and it came back similar to what Brandon (Hanlan) had. So it's just a little tightness in his hamstring, which is pleasing because I always say when players go for a scan, I'm worried in case it's the worst outcome.

"But it's a good outcome and we'll see how he is for Tuesday (versus Port Vale, re-arranged game). He might be a struggle for Tuesday, but he'll be okay after the break."

As for Sharp, his manager added: "With Billy, it's just a strain on his calf. Who knows how long it'll take? We'll just play it by ear."