Rob Kelly believes in-form Barrow AFC man Patrick Brough can achieve 'anything he wants' in the game.

The Cumbrian has starred for the Bluebirds in recent weeks to boost their survival bid.

And ahead of today's clash at Leyton Orient (kick-off 12.30pm) caretaker boss Kelly said Brough, who has scored in Barrow’s last two games, is one of a number of young pros at Holker Street who can make strides with their careers.

“Patrick can be what he wants to be. He’s got all the tools,” said Kelly.

“I’ve worked with players like Patrick before.

“I think Patrick knows we’ve really believed in him from day one – this applies from the beginning this season because David Dunn felt the same.

“You look at him – he’s 6ft odd, can run like the wind, has a good left foot, is a good height, has good character and felt he just had to believe in himself a bit more.

“I do think he’s got that self-belief because he’s looking at it a bit more now.

“He’s got to keep his feet on the ground, but with that belief, it’s up to Pat.

“I’m delighted it’s coming through now in the league.”

Kelly, whose side could go twelve points clear of the relegation zone today, was keen to stress the team ethic that has helped March player-of-the-month nominee Brough thrive.

The 25-year-old’s goals against Carlisle and Exeter contributed to a four-point haul which has put Barrow in sight of securing their League Two status.

“He couldn’t do it unless Luke James does what he did the other day against Exeter, or what Scott Quigley did against Carlisle to set him up,” Kelly said.

“He’s got great attributes for the modern game.

”But there’s a number of players here who, if we can make sure we sustain league football, I think can grow and can be big assets to the club.

“He’s one of a number of that good age between 20-26 who’ve still got a lot in them.

“I gave him a breather in one of the recent games because he’s played nearly every minute and a big part of his game is his energy.

“I think he’s benefited from that, as a number have.

“Nobody gets dropped here, nobody’s played poorly enough in my time to say ‘you’re out of the team’, but I do think now and again a bit of horses for courses is needed, without trying to overthink things.

“It’s just a case of freshening it up, or picking a different player or two for the type of game it’s going to be.”

Josh Kay (calf) could be involved today with Jamie Devitt (groin) also nearing a return.