Rovers In A Rout

TRANMERE Rovers boss Micky Mellon lavished praise on his promotion chasers after two goals apiece from Andy Cook and James Norwood set up a convincing win at financially troubled Dagenham & Redbridge.

- Ned Keating

After a goalless first-half, Rovers took the lead in the 47th minute when Cook found the target.

The Prenton Park outfit added their second on 67 minutes with strike partner Norwood adding his name to the scoresheet.

Less than two minutes later, Cook had his second of the match after scoring from close range following good work down the flank by Connor Jennings.

And the win was wrapped up in stoppage time when Norwood notched a fourth for the visitors.

In the end, it was a comfortable win for Tranmere, but Mellon insists he knew how tough it could have been.