Stimson says he was justified in leaving Jackson on the bench

Gillingham manager Mark Stimson has defended his selection of Dennis Oli ahead of top-scorer Simeon Jackson for the trip to Norwich.

The Canada striker started on the bench for Saturday's 2-0 defeat.

Stimson told BBC Radio Kent: "Nobody has a divine right to a place in the starting line-up.

"We scored three against Leeds before Simeon got on the pitch. That's why I went with Dennis, although our supporters might disagree."

Gillingham remain two points above the relegation zone with matches remaining at home to Southampton and away to Wycombe remaining.

Stimson said: "We gave a decent performance against the league champions, which we can take into the Southampton game.

"After 70 minutes I thought we were up for a point against the best footballing side in the division."

Unless they win at Wycombe on the final day, Gillingham will complete the season without an away league win.

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