Gillingham goalkeeper Glenn Morris praised 38-year-old match-winner Garath McCleary after a comeback win over Newport County at Priestfield

Glenn Morris was back in the Gillingham side on Saturday and saluted the efforts of a fellow veteran in their team.

At 42, Morris was the oldest player to feature in League 2 at the weekend, and match-winner Garath McCleary looked a sprightly 38-year-old as he came off the bench to make an impact.

The Gills were 2-1 down when McCleary was tripped in the box, earning them a penalty which Armani Little converted to level it up, before he then headed in a winner after beating two defenders to Max Clark’s cross with 99 minutes played.

It was a frantic finish in a game lengthened by an injury to a linesman, with Morris pulling off a great save to keep the lead intact from James Crole’s volley.

“It was very hectic, especially with the 15 minutes added on,” said the Gills keeper.

“We've come from behind and shown a bit of character. We've had some impact from the bench and got a penalty.

“We did really well to get three points in the end and it's a big three points.