Crewe Alexandra 1 Gillingham 1: Reaction from Gills boss Neil Harris as Mikael Mandron scores against his former club in League Two match

Manager Neil Harris admitted to having sleepless nights over his striker selection so was pleased to see his pick net after 12 minutes on Saturday.

Two goals in a midweek EFL Trophy match put Lewis Walker in the picture but Harris decided to keep faith with his regular strike pairing of Mikael Mandron and Scott Kashket - two former Crewe players.

Mandron headed in Shaun Williams’ corner to put Gills ahead against his former team and Kashket was stood in front of the keeper to help his team-mate out. Crewe hit back to level and the match ended 1-1.

Harris said: “A lot of people might have thought I would go with Lew because he scored two in the week, I have to be honest, I had not slept great over making the decision between the three.

“I went with Scott and Mikael because, partly, I know what it's like to play against your former club, I know Mikael’s record against his former clubs is very, very good. I also thought they showed glimpses last week against Sutton and in the first hour against Hartlepool and definitely against Swindon, with 10 men, they are building a partnership.

“Lew did exceptionally well on Tuesday night, he is earning our trust, it's a big thing for centre-forwards to earn the trust of their manager and the group, he is learning the game all the time. I have been very patient with him and he is being patient as well, but he is coming along nicely, it's a healthier position for me to be in knowing that my front players are starting to look a threat.”

Kashket was awarded the goal in some quarters, having attempted to backheel Mandron’s downward header into the net, but missed. It was definitely Mandron’s goal, according to the manager. It’s now two goals in the league for Gills’ No.9 to add to his