Lee Bell believes Crewe’s players will learn from a tough spell which has seen their League Two promotion credentials given a thorough examination.

Julian Darby will continue as interim boss but confirmed after Bolton’s 3-1 Sky Bet League One win over Northampton that Wanderers are still searching for Ian Evatt’s permanent successor. Captain ...

The game at the Valley was settled with two first-half goals, putting the south London club one point off the play-offs.