YORK City boss Martin Foyle reckoned attacking cut and thrust was the difference as his side lost 2-0 to Stevenage in the FA Trophy final today.

Prolific scorer Steve Morison scored one and set up another as the Hertfordshire squad deservedly won 2-0, and Foyle hoped some of the money made by City's run to Wembley could go towards bolstering his own attack.

“We've got to build and hopefully money we've generated from the Trophy run will give us a chance to strengthen the squad,” he said.

“The players here have worked hard, they're an honest bunch, but we fell short in that final third, with a shot, cross or a through ball. That's what you pay for and what gives you a chance of winning promotion.

“We've had a lot of games where we could just not score goals. We've played a lot of good stuff but it's a results-driven industry.

“We had the fifth or sixth-best defensive record in the league. If we can get other personnel scoring goals other than Richard Brodie that would be good.

“The players are deflated. But there are a lot of young lads who will grow and get stronger from their experience here.

“The occasion was much-needed for the club. York have had a few years of doom and gloom and it was good to see, what, 17,000 turn up today. Let's hope we can attract a few of them back to KitKat Crescent next year. The bigger the crowd, the better the players you can bring along.”

Foyle admitted Stevenage had more of the ball in the first half of today's final but reckoned City had the best chances, at least until Boro took the lead after 68 minutes.

He said: “Once the first goal went in, they showed the little bit more strength and quality that they've got. For the first 65 minutes we were dogged and we had some good chances but we've struggled to score them all season.

“I think someone like Steve Morison is the difference at this level.”