Notts County still in League Two title hunt, says Steve Evans

Notts County are still in the running for the League Two title despite their 3-1 defeat at Mansfield Town, according to Steve Evans.

A Danny Rose brace and Richard Duffy's own goal saw the Magpies' six-game winning streak come to an end in Saturday's derby at the One Call Stadium.

Evans told the official Stags site: "We've given the bragging rights to our supporters, but we know full well it was a good side we beat today and a hard earned three points.

"They are a quality side - how many teams get six wins in succession? We can only respect and applaud the opposition.

"It was a dominant Mansfield performance and we should have turned round two or three up at the interval. When you don't do that you are looking for the characters in the dressing room.

"You never score a chance unless you are prepared to miss them. It could have been a lot more in the end.

"But they are a good side with good players and an outstanding young manager. My pre-match words don't change from my post-match words - Notts County will be in the shake-up to be the champions."

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