Manchester United academy product Mark Helm was singled out for praise after Burton’s much-needed 2-1 win over Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.
Helm’s fifth goal of the season added to Ciaran Gilligan’s opener to help the Brewers move four points clear of the League One relegation zone.
And Albion manager Martin Paterson was thrilled with attacking midfielder Helm’s display.
“Mark is a really talented player and I’m really pleased with him because he had a really good game,” Paterson said.
“The most important thing is that even though he’s a flair player, he works very hard for the team.
“There were lots of good, positive actions from him in that final third but there’s so much more there.
“He works really well down that left side and shows just how intelligent he is by sneaking into great little pockets where we can find him during transitions.
“He has got really good qualities but my test for him now is to go and get more goals.”
Gilligan put the visitors ahead two minutes before half-time with his first senior goal.
Helm added a second when his low shot beat Jed Ward in the 57th minute.
Rovers skipper Antony Evans hit back on the hour to set up a tense finale, but Burton held on.
Paterson added: “It was a really well-deserved win and I say that with humility.
“It looked like nearly a complete performance but we shouldn’t have conceded a sloppy goal.
“We were structured and well organised but we always carried a threat going forward.
“It’s a good win but there’s no reason to start getting carried away. I’m programming the players’ minds that we’re trying to catch teams ahead of us.
“From that they come in knowing to climb up the table and that’s why I’m really pleased with this win.”
Rovers manager Matt Taylor had a case of deja vu after he experienced a home defeat against lowly opposition for a second time in a week.
“I feel the same as I’ve felt too often this season,” said Taylor, whose side lost 2-0 to Fleetwood last Tuesday.
“I can’t hide away from the fact that every time we come up against this type of challenge that we fall short and that’s a reflection on myself and the group, so it’s a painful one.
“More physicality is needed and we’re short in that department. When we attack and the ball goes out, 10 seconds later we’re defending our box and that happens every single time.
“Regardless of who I change it happens and I’m looking for different formations and solutions to search but I guarantee it won’t change.
“That’s due to the nature and DNA of the squad which is not to go towards the ball.
“We’ve got to find a way of protecting them but I can’t protect against a goal-kick.”
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