SOUTHEND United manager Sol Campbell praised the mentality of his Shrimpers side as they ended a turbulent week with a 3-1 win against Bristol Rovers.

The senior members of the Southend squad are still waiting to receive their wages for February.

But Campbell was pleased to see the Shrimpers end a run of successive defeats with a well deserved victory.

“It’s a pat on the back for the lads,” said Campbell.

“It’s slightly split as some have been paid but some haven’t so for them to put that to one side and play football is testament to their good mentality.

“It’s massive for us really.

“We worked really hard in the week and I told the guys to just go for it.

“I wanted us to be on the front foot and that’s what you have to do with so many young guys in the team.

“But this result has been coming and the lads all played really well.”