Crewe Alexandra midfielder Jack Lankester says a 3-1 win over Bristol Rovers was just what they needed after six straight draws in League Two.
Having had to settle for single points against Port Vale, Walsall, York City, Colchester United, Shrewsbury Town and Rotherham United, Alex got back to winning ways in style with a convincing win over the Gas.
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Lankester’s opener after 38 seconds got Crewe off to the perfect start and he later added a second from the spot.
Jordan Gibson made the points safe after the break before Rovers grabbed a stunning consolation as Bobby Kamwa scored midway through his own half.
The win lifted Crewe into third place and Lankester said the result gave their recent run a valuable gloss.
“That’s what we need. I think it’s coming,” he told BBC Radio Stoke.
“I said before the game that a draw looks better if we come away with a win and that’s what we did.
“Suddenly we are still unbeaten and in a great position in the league.”
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Despite being on a hat-trick, Lankester said he had no problem being substituted just after the hour mark, with Conor Thomas set to be substituted.
“I would have liked to have a hat-trick, but the way the game went, the change in personnel – bringing in CT – strengthens us as a team.
“The most important thing is to go away with three points and we did that.”
Lankester’s brace was his second of the season, scoring twice against Aston Villa’s U-21s in the EFL Trophy 11 days ago.
It took his tally to five in 11 games after injury in the 2025-26 season, giving him and Alex a timely boost.
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“I think the two goals in the week have really helped me build confidence. Now I’ve got five in ten or so games – hopefully I can keep it going,” he said.