WORCESTER City manager John Barton has given the thumbs up to his squad for the way they have coped with the different formations employed this season.

With a fully fit squad the St George's Lane boss favours a 4-4-2 line-up but such has been the impact of injuries lately that 3-4-3 and 3-5-2 have been more regularly used.

Despite players performing in unfamiliar roles they have, by and large, adapted well and that stands them in good stead according to Barton.

"Different formations have been forced upon us but I think the players have proved they can adapt to the various systems we've played," said Barton. "We've done 4-4-2, 3-4-3 and 3-5-2 and none of them have looked a disaster which gives you greater flexibility when you pick up injuries or lose key players in certain positions."

Two players in particular have demonstrated their versatility with Jon Holloway and Dan Jones playing a number of positions.

Holloway began the season with an impressive stint at right back before injury to Mark Shail saw him move sideways alongside Carl Heeley in central defence.

More recently with the absence of John Snape, Holloway has been playing central midfield - a position he enjoys.

"It's where the game is won and lost and you see a lot more of the ball," said Holloway.

For the relatively inexperienced Jones there have been slots at centre half, left back and left midfield but the teenager has risen to the challenge.

"It's good to know that John Barton has the trust in me to play different positions," said Jones. "I played left midfield against Folkestone which was OK but it was trickier against Chippenham with their guy pushing me back.

"I've had a few irregular games but hopefully I can get settled."

Jones is most at home in a centre half role but his ability with both feet means he can slot in at left back slot or on the left of a back three if required.