Blank weekend will aid Buxton as walking wounded enjoy respite - James Walshaw

The striker was credited with two goals in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Scarborough Athletic, which saw the Bucks move up to second in the Northern Premier League.

They are without a fixture this weekend, returning to action against Mickleover next Tuesday evening.

And Walshaw hopes that will help the squad overcome any frustrating niggles.

"We can regroup now," he told the club's YouTube channel. "There's been a couple of knocks and we can get them looked at and look forward to the next game."

Tom Elliott and Reece King also found the net as Nathan Cartman scored for Scarborough.

Walshaw admitted the pre-match team talk from boss Gary Hayward helped get the squad up for the game.

"Collectively it's been an absolute class performance from all of us," he added.

"The gaffer's come in with the team talk and Scarborough have been obviously saying they're fitter, stronger, faster, whatever.

"But it's been mentioned in there. To say that before the game there's a bit of an edge to start with, obviously with it being my former club.

"I think all the lads collectively have been absolutely fantastic - worked hard in midfield breaking the game down. We've passed the ball well, played football, battled and I think it's nearly a perfect performance."