Damien Barton says defensive qualities key for Derry

Cavan 1-11 Derry 1-12: Derry boss Damien Barton saw his flair team produce a five-star defensive display to leave hosts Cavan still pointless in the league.

The Oak Leafers have been scoring for fun this year but it was their men at the back who stole the show at Kingspan/Breffni Park on Saturday night to cement their place at the summit of Division Two.

“I thought all our men at the back were superb but especially those in the full-back line,”