Squad 'really positive' under Cotterill - Sherring

Sam Sherring (right) became Cheltenham's 223rd EFL scorer with a goal at Gillingham

Cheltenham Town defender Sam Sherring says the Robins are "clicking" after being given "a load of detail" and going two matches unbeaten under new manager Steve Cotterill.

Town have taken four of their eight points in League Two this season since Cotterill returned to the club after a 23-year absence on 30 September, including a 1-1 draw at third-placed Gillingham on Saturday.

"I feel really positive and I know the lads do as well," Sherring told BBC Radio Gloucestershire.

"We're learning his style and you can see it clicking on the pitch. Hopefully, we can shoot up the league."

Sherring headed Town in front in the 87th minute with their only effort on target in the game at Priestfield Stadium.

However, Elliott Nevitt's 95th-minute equaliser denied them consecutive wins and clean sheets following a 2-0 home victory over Fleetwood Town in Cotterill's first game back in charge.

"We probably would have taken a point before the game, but the circumstances make it less enjoyable," said Sherring, on loan for the season from MK Dons.

"[Cotterill's] given us a load of detail, which is really good. We probably needed that because it was a bit of a difficult situation, but we've got clarity now.

"We know what he wants and it's down to us to do it on the pitch."

Former Bournemouth and Northampton Town centre-back Sherring has formed a partnership with ex-Wales international James Wilson, who is 11 years his senior at 36.

"I really enjoy playing with him," said Sherring. "We get on really well off the pitch as well. We've got a really tight-knit group - everyone gets on well. It's a family culture and we're close."

Cheltenham remain bottom but are level on points with Newport County, who they visit on Saturday (15:00 BST).