Wycombe Wanderers manager believes it was ‘key’ that his side responded quickly after going a goal down in their 2-1 victory over Northampton Town.

The Chairboys found themselves behind after just three minutes when Sam Hoskins won and scored a penalty, after he was fouled in the box by captain Jack Grimmer.

But the Adams Park side did not find themselves behind for long as Dan Udoh equalised on 11 minutes following a brilliant move on the right involving Garath McCleary.

Wanderers then won the encounter just after half-time, when a mistake at the back gave Richard Kone the opportunity to tap home from close-range.

Speaking on the performance, Bloomfield said: “On the balance of play with the chances and with the xG we created, we probably deserved the three goals.

“Of course, we’re disappointed with how we conceded, but I’m really happy with the way the boys showed their character to bounce back so quickly.

“I think bouncing back quite quickly was key.

“We were at it and tried to get the balance right and a lot of things we worked on over the last two weeks came out today.

“It was a great goal from Dan Udoh as it was a brilliant team effort, so I’m pleased with that and with the second goal, we got a bit of luck.”

The result means Wycombe have won their last eight matches against Northampton in all competitions, with four of those victories being under the stewardship of Bloomfield.

Since last season, Wanderers have gained an aggregate score of 7-1.

Bloomfield added: “With how we played and with the work we have done over the last two weeks, I think a lot of teams have had a bit of time off and rested, but we knew there was a bit of work to do with the way we tried to play.

“We started slow at Blackpool and I wanted to make sure that the boys knew that going into the game, as I wanted to come out of the traps quickly.

“It was a disappointing start but apart from that loose moment, I thought we looked very good.

“To come back from a goal down and to control the game is pleasing.”

Up next for the Chairboys in the league is a home fixture against Cambridge United on September 21.