Prolific midfielder Matt O'Halloran has singled out widemen Terry Fleming and Kallum Smith for their contributions to Lincoln United's improvement under John Wilkinson.

Although the Whites are without a win in five, the Ashby Avenue side's fortunes have taken a turn for the better since the turn of the year and prior to their recent poor run, United went eight games unbeaten to move themselves away from relegation trouble.

The Whites travel to Kidsgrove today (3pm) and could continue to deploy the successful 3-5-2 formation that Wilkinson introduced following his appointment as manager for a third time.

That formation has been welcomed by the players and two key cogs to its success have been veteran Fleming, 37, and youngster Smith, who play in the wing-back roles.

"There has been a vast improvement, taking away the last few games," said 13-goal midfielder O'Halloran.

"We are certainly playing the best formation to suit the players we have.

"Terry and Kallum do the graveyard shift down the flanks and have done a fantastic job."

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