For Exeter City and Ollie Watkins it would appear that good things come in threes.
The Grecians struck three times against fellow play-off chasers Colchester United thanks to goals from Reuben Reid, David Wheeler and substitute Liam McAlinden to claim three points for the third time in a row at home.
However, City's interest in the number didn't end there as young starlet Watkins provided the assists for each of the Grecians' three goals.
The challenge now for City manager Paul Tisdale is to ensure that Watkins and his fellow young charges, such as Jordan Moore-Taylor and Christy Pym, remain at St James Park between now and the end of the January transfer window.
If Tisdale succeeds in keeping his squad together, then the Grecians could well be contesting the end of season play-offs, which they are currently only one point off at the time of writing.
