DAVID MCKAY praised Alloa’s spirit as they chased a late winner against Queen of the South, remarking his side would never play for a draw.

The centre-half stated that only one team wanted to win the game, as the Wasps earned a point on the road against the Doonhamers.

Luke Rankin’s second-half opener was quickly cancelled out by a rocket of a strike by Josh Walker just before the hour mark.

While both sides had their chances, McKay insists that Alloa certainly wanted the win more.

Speaking to Advertiser Sport, the ex-Queens man discussed the Wasps’ mentality during tight games.

“It’s a good point,” McKay said. “If you’re not going to win, you certainly don’t want to get beat.

“There was only one team wanting to win that game at the end there. I felt they were happy with the point.

“You see us throwing bodies forward, we’re not happy with the point, the gaffer tells us that all the time.

“We come to places, we want to get three points and not just one. But if you can’t get three, got to be happy with one.”

McKay put in a solid shift throughout the game, but was at the centre of what could have been a huge turning point in the tie.

Queens pushed forward with Oscar McIntyre’s delivery coming off of the head of Leighton McIntosh.

The header was lofted over PJ Morrison and looked certain to be a second for the hosts, until McKay got on the line and pulled off the clearance to keep things level.

Discussing the moment, he commented: “It went over my head and I try to get in that position, it’s more than likely going to be coming across the face of goal.

“PJ gets a slight toe to it which kills the pace of the ball, I throw myself at it and thankfully it doesn’t go over the line.

“It could have been [a big moment], they get that goal, they get more momentum so I was happy to keep it out.”

McKay has been a standout in the team this season, featuring in every game so far for his side.

He has struck up a good partnership with Morgyn Neill, with the two lining up alongside one another in 15 games this season.

McKay spoke of his confidence this season, playing a key role in a sturdy Wasps defence.

He added: “This is probably my longest run in my career playing, I feel I am coming on a lot with more game time.

“The gaffer has put his trust in me and I’m trying to repay him with performances so long may it continue.

“David Devine has been unlucky with injuries, so it’s been Morgyn and I and we’ve built up a good relationship.

“PJ has been brilliant all season but the key to keeping clean sheets is getting that stable back four, certainly with me and Scoop and I enjoy playing with him.”