REDDITCH United manager Rob Smith has saluted the role of veteran Nicky Cross in his side's 100 per cent start.

The 40-year-old scored the only goal in Tuesday's win at Solihull and will again figure in tomorrow's trip to Sutton Coldfield (3pm).

Smith said: "He is looking better than ever. His attitude all through his career has been excellent -- he looks after himself and trains harder than anybody."

Scott Colcombe is absent on holiday.