Gary Caldwell gave his thoughts as the Grecians continued their fine week with another win and clean sheet against Cambridge United at St James Park.
Ryan Woods' fine first half effort was the decider on home turf, as City made it five clean sheets in a row, and Caldwell was proud of his side's effort despite a second half where Cambridge saw much of the ball.
"A lot of the players were playing on a game too many, and you could see that in the second half.
"I thought Sonny Cox was outstanding in the second half when he came on, and Jack Fitzwater showed what a model professional he is and showed why he trains every day at the level he does. He was outstanding in the game. You have to train at an intensity and a level so that when you are needed, you can come on and produce.
"Plenty of individuals have to better, because at the moment we're getting by, but only just scraping by. We have to be better in the longer term as we are dicing with death at the moment, but I am so happy for the players, the result, and the effort that is being put in."
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