"We've never had any doubts about Danny Potter, you have to judge people over a season and he's done brilliantly for us, " Brabin said.

BBC: Brabin urges Cambridge to believe

Goals from Scott Rendell and Robbie Wilmott proved the difference in Saturday's match at the Abbey, but Brabin reserved special praise for keeper Danny Potter.

BBC: Brabin urges Cambridge to believe

Bulls coach Mick Potter had more to cheer about with the performance of 19-year-old half-back Danny Addy who worked well with Brett Kearney all evening, although injuries to L'Estrange (ankle) and Chev Walker (pectoral) will be a concern for the former St Helens boss.

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