Nathan Jones was happier with the result than aspects of the performance of his Charlton Athletic side in defeating Carlisle United.

The Addicks went seven games unbeaten after winning 3-2 against Paul Simpson’s Blues.

Jones, though, felt his team made it hard work because of the “lazy” way they let Carlisle score twice at The Valley.

“Obviously I’m pleased with the result because that's the be-all and end-all at this stage,” said Jones.

“I was really pleased with much of the play but disappointed with certain aspects of it, especially the goals [we conceded].

“I thought we gifted them two goals. I know a lot of managers would say that but they didn't have to work hard for the goals.

“We were a bit lazy on the second one. But we showed we could score goals – we scored three at home and could have scored more.

“We were a threat and created chances all afternoon.”

News and Star: Alfie May's two goals against Carlisle took him to 24 for the seasonAlfie May's two goals against Carlisle took him to 24 for the season (Image: Richard Parkes)

Jones felt Charlton were the better side overall as they earned a first home win since he took charge.

Having been in relegation trouble earlier this year, Jones – Charlton’s third boss of the season – has guided them up to 14th and ten points clear of the drop zone.

“[It wasn’t a case of looking at] survival – it was getting performances so that we can win and get points and then pick up as many points as we can and, however quickly, we want to move up the table,” said the ex-Luton Town and Stoke City chief.

“Yes, we want to we want to make sure that we don't get sucked into any kind of relegation thing but we want to finish as high as we possibly can.

“We're not just planning for now, we want to build for the future as well.”

Alfie May’s two goals against the Blues took him to 24 for the season.

Jones said of the prolific forward: “Alfie's responded fantastically well – I’ve brought him off, I've left him out, and then put him in.

“It’s about managing [players], showing you believe in them and then they respond.

“I don’t care how they go in. I just want him to score goals and he’s doing that.”