Rochdale manager Robbie Stockdale refused to go overboard with the Carabao Cup victory against Burton.

James Ball’s penalty and Devante Rodney’s stoppage-time clincher finally saw off the League One side.

“It was a really positive night for us – but it is just the start,” explained Stockdale, who was mindful his side had lost its first two league matches.

Stockdale was delighted with the response to Saturday’s loss at Gillingham where he was unhappy with his side’s energy levels.

He said: “The win was thoroughly deserved. From where we started on Saturday, it was chalk and cheese....