DEAN'S DOUBLE IGNITES DONS

MIKE Williamson praised his MK Dons side’s determination as they leapfrogged their Morecambe opponents in the League Two table with a victory at the Mazuma Stadium.

- Sophie Haines

Two goals from in-form striker Max Dean either side of an excellent Joe Tomlinson strike gave the Dons, who have been revitalised since Williamson took over from Graham Alexander, the points after JJ McKiernan had levelled the scores early in the second half for the Shrimps.

“To come here and take three points is a thing in itself but it called upon a lot of areas of our game today,” Williamson said.

“At times we showed how good we are at keeping the ball and at other times we had to show our determination.

“We lost control for a bit and it became a bit of a basketball game but the character of the boys came through and to keep going like we did got us the win.

“To come back like we did after they scored so early in the second half was fantastic. We showed some real bravery and I thought the boys were fantastic.’’

Morecambe started the game well with McKiernan sending a looping header inches wide and Jordan Slew seeing a shot superbly blocked by Cameron Norman.