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Jermaine Easter had his attitude praised after his late winner earned the MK Dons a dramatic 4-3 win over Exeter.

The Wales striker has found opportunities hard to come by of late but struck the killer blow to settle a thrilling tie.

"Jermaine's attitude has been absolutely different class," said assistant boss Karl Robinson. "He's come into training every single day, he conducts himself in the right way." Exeter boss Paul Tisdale, who saw Barry Corr score twice, said his players were "as hurt as anyone."

Liam Dickinson struck twice to help Brighton avoid an upset as they beat Rushden 3-2, but then told his team-mates that they "need to work hard on their defence." Rushden boss Justin Edinburgh was proud of his side despite the defeat.

He said: "We matched a League One side for nearly 90 minutes."

Ali Chaaban struck from the spot to earn Conference South side Staines a 1-1 draw with Millwall, who had opened the scoring through captain Paul Robinson.

Manager Steve Cordery said: "This is a great achievement for the football club," purred .

Barnet manager Ian Hendon admitted to not watching John O'Flynn's injury-time penalty that earned the Bees a 2-2 draw at Accrington, while in Cumbria, Norwich chief Paul Lambert acknowledged that Carlisle were the better side as Vincent Pericard inspired them to a 3-1 win over the Canaries.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe had his 32nd birthday ruined by Notts County, as Lee Hughes and Craig Westcarr earned the Magpies a 2-1 win at Dean Court. "Once we got our noses in front I thought we were always going to win," said County manager Hans Backe.

John-Joe O'Toole was the toast of Colchester after his stoppage-time strike earned United a 1-0 win over Hereford.

Manager Aidy Boothroyd said: "Whenever John-Joe is playing you know he is going to be an absolute nuisance to the opposition."

Opposite number John Trewick accused his men of "losing their shape."

Southampton edged a five-goal thriller with Northampton, with manager Alan Pardew lauding his side's finishing.

He said: "We had three quality crosses and three quality finishes."

In Wales, Gordon Greer's goal was enough to help Swindon beat Wrexham 1-0 while at Prenton Park, Aldershot drew 0-0 with Tranmere.

Brentford manager Andy Scott described matchwinner Leon Legge as "outstanding" after the Bees knocked out Walsall 1-0 - it was only Legge's fifth game as a professional player.

At the Kassam Stadium, Jamie Cook scored for Oxford as they drew 1-1 with Barrow, Gillingham beat Burton 1-0 thanks to a Curtis Weston strike, Port Vale were knocked out 1-0 by Huddersfield and a Nathan Clarke special and Cambridge lost 2-1 to Conference rivals York.

Torquay's long trip to Stockport proved to be a wasted journey as the game was washed out, while Forest Green made the third round for the second season running with a 2-1 win over Bath City and Luton drew 2-2 at League Two side Rotherham.