Bognor boss Jack Pearce believes his decision to rest players has been justified.

Pearce was criticised for playing a weakened side in the Sussex Senior Cup defeat against Crawley in midweek.

But Rocks responded with a 2-1 win at Heybridge Swifts to keep them seventh in the premier division.

The goals came from two of the players who were rested. Matt Russell scored after 23 minutes and Richard Hudson on 48 with Lee Kersey grabbing a late penalty for Swifts.

Pearce said: "That's why I did it. We played very well considering we got knocked out of a cup and lost 6-0 the previous week.

"We were playing in a place with no atmosphere and a terrible pitch so I am very happy."