Cameron Pring: Bristol City defender out with hamstring injury

Bristol City need three points from their remaining two league games, at Leeds and at home to Preston, to secure a place in the play-offs for the first time since 2007-08.

The Robins, however, are already without winger Mark Sykes for the rest of the season because of a quad issue, while playmaker Scott Twine has played only 48 minutes over the past three matches as he is “managed” back from injury.

Teenager Elijah Morrison came on for the final 14 minutes against the Hatters in only his fourth Championship appearance.

Manning said the response of the players “speaks volumes” of how all-in they are for the club.

“We’re stretched, we know we’re light – our lads have given absolutely everything,” Manning said.

“I think what the group have done a terrific job of is when we’ve lost somebody, be it through injury, suspension, or we’ve changed things – people coming into the team have stepped up and delivered.

“That doesn’t change. It’s the same message, same approach – we need everyone to be at their best.”