'There are goals in this group' - Manning

Bristol City boss Liam Manning was delighted with the attacking quality shown by his team as Anis Mehmeti's double secured a 2-0 win over Stoke and put them seventh in the Championship table.

The Robins are just two points outside the top six as they look to reach the play-offs for the first time since being promoted from League One in 2015.

"The first goal was an outstanding moment of quality. In the second half it was about managing the game without the ball, which was important," Manning told BBC Radio Bristol.

"The lads are such a top group to work with. We are able to move on quickly, which is a strength of the group, and we were able to find a way to win. In terms of managing the game and being professional, we did that well.

"There are goals in this group of players, as we can see. There was some top play, not only in our goals, but other chances. We got into some good areas and if you keep doing that you will score eventually.

"We had an honest meeting yesterday about what we can do better, how we can improve. We need to be tough on ourselves, not hide away, and the players were open to that."