SOUTHEND United striker Bim Pepple stressed beating Tamworth mattered more than his own impact on the match.

Pepple scored one and set up the other for Oli Coker in a comfortable 2-0 triumph for the Shrimpers at Roots Hall.

But the on loan Luton Town forward took most satisfaction from the score-line.

“It was good but three points is the most important thing,” said Pepple.

“I feel like I could’ve pushed for another goal and I’m not really satisfied with just one but the win is important and we’ll take that.”

The victory made it four games unbeaten for Kevin Maher’s who now sit 14th in the National League standings.

And Pepple was pleased to pick up another victory in Blues’ third game in the space of eight days.

“We had a target at the beginning of the week of how many points we wanted to get and we’ve reached it now,” said Pepple.

“Doing it at home is good and we just want to kick on now.

“We know to push on up the league we need to do well at home and this is a good start but we’re not satisfied and want to push on.”

The Shrimpers had suffered three home defeats in succession before beating the Lambs in the first ever meeting between the two teams.

And that made it another memorable afternoon for the infectious Pepple.

“I’m enjoying my football and this is the most minutes I’ve played since coming to England,” said Pepple.

“Every day I go out and try to prove I should be playing and starting and give the gaffer a reason to pick me.

“I’d like to think I’m doing that right now but I have to keep on doing it.

“I’m enjoying myself but I know there’s still a lot of chances I’m missing I need to clean up on.

“I want to kick on from here.”

Pepple’s next chance to impress will come against League One side Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup on Saturday.

And the 21-year-old is already looking forward to the first round tie.

“It will be exciting and everyone is looking forward to it,” said Pepple.

“We’ll give it our best shot.

“We know we’re underdogs but we won’t look at it like that.

“We’ll give 100 per cent and whatever happens, happens.”

However, Pepple is eager to give Blues fans even more to cheer.

“Since I’ve come in the supporters have been brilliant with me,” said the forward.

“I enjoy it and the whole team loves it.

“It gives us energy when they sing and they’re pushing us on. Hopefully we can repay that with wins.”