Cameron Burgess netted two own goals against his former club, Jack Clarke took his tally for the season to six, with Ivan Azon opening his goalscoring account in a well-deserved victory.

Having waited seven months to register a win on the road, the Blues have now won successive matches by a 4-1 scoreline on the road following their success at QPR last weekend.

ON BACK-TO-BACK AWAY WINS

“Of course you enjoy your away wins. They’re a really good connector for the group,” said McKenna, whose side are up to seventh in the Championship table, with a game in hand to come, going into the third international break of the season.

“You go away from home to tough places like this and you get the win and you have to work hard for it. It’s really good for bringing a new group together. It’s really good for them to share it with the away supporters who’ve been outstanding the last couple of weeks.

“They’re results to enjoy. Importantly, I thought it was a really good performance today, to be honest. From the first whistle pretty much to the end, I thought there was lots to enjoy about our play on the ball.

“Most of our defending was really, really good. Frustrated to concede the goal, but I thought it was a really strong performance. So, yes, a performance to enjoy and of course a really good result.”

ON BURGESS’ TWO OGS

Burgess, who rejected a new deal at Ipswich in the summer to leave as a free agent, twice turned the ball into his own net in the second half. ‘Burgess is a Blue’ was the chant from an away end containing more than 2,000 vocal supporters.

“I think sometimes in those situations as a defender, when the ball is coming across goal, if you don’t get there, somebody else will. I’m sure Cam’s experienced enough to know that himself,” said McKenna, expressing sympathy.

“As I’ve said, he is a top man and was a top player for this club. Everyone’s got fond memories and connection with him. I know how strong a character he is and I’m sure he’ll be picking his teammates up in there and they’ll be ready to push on after the break.”

ON AZON OPENING HIS ACCOUNT

Spanish striker Azon, on loan from Como, twice struck the woodwork early in his Town career, has forced some smart saves and spurned a golden headed chance in the latter stages of Tuesday night’s 1-1 home draw with Watford.

The 22-year-old was mobbed by team-mates, and had his named chanted by Blues fans, after opening his Blues goalscoring account with a smart back post header.

“You can see how happy everyone is for him – he’s been waiting for a while,” said McKenna with a smile. “He’s had chances every time he’s been on the pitch, really, which I always say is the main thing.

“He’s an outstanding character, I have to say. A brilliant human being, a really good addition to the group. A real team player, really humble, wants to do well for himself and others.

“As a striker, it’s important to get your first goal. That’ll help his confidence. We’re going to need him.”

ON WALTON’S CRUCIAL SAVE

Christian Walton making a world class save when Town led 2-1 was a key moment in this match. The Town keeper sprung to his right to fingertip Ben Cabango’s close range header onto the inside of the post.

“Brilliant save,” enthused McKenna. “I’m looking forward to watching it back, to see if it’s as good as what it looked like, because we had a good angle of it.

“It’s a top save and a big moment in the game.

“Again, I’m really happy for him. It shows the importance of everyone in the group needing to be ready and step up (following Alex Palmer’s recent injury) over the course of a season. He’s stepped into the team well and he’s had a big impact with that save today.”