Notts County aim to add some attacking style to their defensive steel next season, says Dave Kevan.

The Magpies ended last season with the sixth-best defensive record in League Two, despite finishing in 21st place in the table.

They conceded 53 goals in 46 games, one less than both play-off finalists Stockport County and Rochdale.

But, with just 37 league goals, they had the worst strike-rate in the entire Football League.

Notts look set to have a strong defence again next season, having already signed linchpin Michael Johnson on a one-year deal.

Keeper Kevin Pilkington and key defender Mike Edwards also look set to sign new two-year deals at Meadow Lane.

Adam Tann, Stephen Hunt and Paul Mayo are also still under contract with the club.

But with Spencer Weir-Daley the only striker currently at the club, following the release of Jason Lee and Lawrie Dudfield at the end of last season, the Magpies plan to add more firepower.

Assistant-manager Kevan insists they will play more attack-minded football next season.

He said: "We are going to build on the strength and tightness of our back-four and goalkeeper, and add a bit more forward play to our game.

"We certainly have strength there, with the likes of Johnno, Pilks and hopefully Mike.

"There is a backbone to the team and we have to build on the one or two areas around that.