Southend United centre back Adam Barrett is sure the Shrimpers can handle the pressure during the remaining months of the season.

The Shrimpers currently sit fifth in the League Two table and face an exciting end to the campaign but the former Bristol Rovers captain is confident the Essex outfit will not lose their bottle.

"We have good character in this team and when we go behind we know it's not the end of the game and that we can still get a result," said the 25-year-old.

"The spirit is good and we all believe we can go up - we showed at Swansea we never give in and, after beating Darlington the week before, we've also proved we can do it in important games."