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Linfield players always 'kept on their toes' says Ross Oliver

Ross Oliver insists Linfield will "never get above our station" despite cutting the gap at the top of the league to five points and extending their domestic unbeaten run to 12 games.

The Blues recent run of good form was never under any serious threat by Dungannon Swifts on Saturday at Windsor Park.

Chris McKee had the hosts in front on six minutes before strike partner Eetu Vertainen doubled the lead on the half hour.

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A sublime team goal finished off by Cammy Palmer four minutes into the second half all but sealed the game for Linfield, before Caolan Marron's late dismissal and Liam McStravick's injury time fourth wrapped up the points.

Speaking after the game the Blues' assistant manager hailed his side for their recent performances but quickly added they would not be getting carried away just yet.

“It’s been a difficult period, from the European campaign at the start of the season," said Oliver.

"We had a wobble after that, but the boys have shown character, they always do.

“We are now unbeaten in a few, but we’ll never get above our station. That’s not how we work, we always keep the boys on their toes.

"At this club, you are always one game away from a crisis but we have learned how to live with it and deal with that.

"I thought it was a very professional performance from the boys from start to finish.

"I thought we managed the game well, when we got our first couple of goals we controlled the game.

"There were some really well-worked goals, which was pleasing.

"Momentum is a big thing in football, hopefully we have a bit of it now.

"I think that's 12 games domestically unbeaten now, and as you can imagine that gives everyone a lift."

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