Boss John Askey says that his Truro City ‘deserved to win’ after they defeated Aveley 2-1 at Parkside.

The victory lifted the Tinners into the play-off places with their second win on the road this term.

City were thoroughly good value for all three points and they took the lead after 36 minutes, when Jaze Kabia profited on a home defensive mishap to score.

Against the run of play, Aveley equalised from the spot on the stroke of half-time through Charlee Hughes. City, who were dominant throughout, then scored their winner 11 minutes from time when Tyler Harvey headed home powerfully into the top corner, from Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain’s cross.

“We deserved to win and I’m really pleased because it gets us back to winning ways,” Askey told trurocity.co.uk.

“We are back in the play-offs and that shows that we are really trying to achieve something. There is our budget and the travelling to contend with, but we have demonstrated that we are more than capable of competing in this league.

“Hopefully that continues and we can keep surprising one or two teams.”

Askey, a centre forward of real pedigree during his playing days, hailed the impact of Harvey, who bagged his sixth goal in just nine league goals to date.

“Only Tyler cam produce a header like that for us,” the 59-year-old added. “He does it time and time again and if we keep putting balls in (the box) then he will score.

“He actually missed a sitter in the first half, but like all good strikers, he keeps getting in and creating chances.

“He has won us the game again, but I thought we played a lot of good stuff and created a lot of chances. Overall, I feel that we should have won by more.”

After exiting the FA Cup at the hands of Brackley, Askey’s side won’t be in competitive action next weekend with their next game a mouth-watering affair against table toppers Hemel Hempstead Town, at the Truro City Stadium, on October 6.

With the week off in mind, Askey was left with missed emotions when asked about his thoughts on City sitting out next weekend.

“We would prefer to keep playing, but it gives us time to recruit and to work on things in training that we can do a lot better,” he remarked.

“The rest period does also give us chance to have a breather and enjoy the win for a few more days.”