Johnson was unhappy with City's first 80 minutes at Gresty Road

Boss Gary Johnson admits he must take some of the responsibility for Bristol City's 2-1 Carling Cup exit at Crewe.

Brian Wilson's late goal was not enough against the League One side.

Johnson told BBC Radio Bristol: "We had worked very hard on Saturday and maybe I should have made some changes, but we wanted to keep the continuity.

"Nobody wanted to be rested, but our mental game wasn't good and the quality wasn't there. We let Crewe dictate and when that happens you get beat."

He added: "We went to three up front, and they put in some great blocks but they outplayed us for 80 minutes and we only played for 10.

"The chairman couldn't be here and that'll be my hardest interview, conveying that to him.

"We've got to keep our heads up. We'll be disappointed when the draw is made on Saturday, but if we can go and beat QPR it'll make us feel better."

City striker Nick Maynard could not mark his return to his old club with a goal after his �2.25m move to Ashton Gate from Crewe last month.