TRANMERE manager Nigel Adkins felt that Rovers did enough to beat MK Dons before midfielder Regan Hendry rescued a point for the visitors with a goal in added time.

MK Dons had taken the lead in the 23rd minute when Joe White received Laurence Maguire’s pass and thumped in a first-time strike beyond Luke McGee.

But the home side could not put the game to bed and, with the visitors having had a penalty appeal denied, Tranmere equalised late on when substitute Hendry’s low shot beat Tom McGill to find the net and snatch a 1-1 draw.

Adkins was happy with the way his team adapted to the challenge posed by MK Dons and felt his team should have had a penalty and the victory.

“I thought we were very good, especially in the second half,” he said.

“We’ve gone and got the equaliser, well deserved. We should’ve had a penalty as well – clear as day penalty, but the referee’s not given it.

“From where I am, I can see it and players on the pitch can see it’s clear as day.

“It’s very frustrating we’ve not gone and won the game from that point as we were knocking on the door all the way through the second half.

“From my point of view, there was some really good stuff we’ve gone and done working in the classroom and on the training ground to change things round against very good opposition and a different type of opposition away from home on a big pitch.

“We’ve grown into the game second half where we’ve been better in possession of the ball.

“For me, the players have shown spirit, work ethic, desire to do well and a togetherness with our supporters.”

The result means Tranmere have now gone five league games without a win but are unbeaten in three after a trio of draws. 

Adkins added: "The intent was to come here to win and today it could have gone one way or another.

"We all want to win but it has not been for the lack of trying."

Tranmere face bottom of the league Accrington Stanley in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy at Prenton Park on Tuesday evening. Kick off: 7pm.