Cleverley relieved ban had no effect on Argyle

Tom Cleverley watched the game from the director's box at Burton Albion

Tom Cleverley says he is pleased his two-match touchline ban had no effect on his Plymouth Argyle side.

Saturday's 4-0 win at Burton Albion saw the Pilgrims produce their biggest away win in the league since a 4-0 victory at Fleetwood Town in February 2014.

Cleverley watched from the stands after serving the first of his two-game suspension for his red card at Luton Town earlier this month, which also cost the Pilgrims boss a £4,000 fine.

In his absence, assistant Damon Lathrope and long-serving Argyle coach Kevin Nancekivell were in the dugout.

"I'm gutted I wasn't on pitch level, but taking a back step sometimes and actually see it unfold exactly how you planned it is really rewarding for a coach," Cleverley told BBC Radio Devon.

"Damon and Nance are more than capable hands to manage things at pitch level and it was a great performance.

"Damon's a fantastic young coach, he's got a hell of a bright future in the game, and the nice balance we've got Nance there who knows the club inside out, he's been there, he's done that.

"The advantage is I get a better view, I can see the distances, I can see the shape better.

"I wouldn't choose to, like Richie Wellens (Leyton Orient boss) does, but our performance levels will not drop because I'm not there.

"The work in the week's been excellent, the players delivered it and they deserve a lot of credit."