Fermanagh manager Pete McGrath believes that the character shown by his players is borne out of a strong work ethic.

The Ulster side have been one of the success stories of the All-Ireland SFC qualifiers so far having defeated Antrim and Roscommon so far.

They are just one game away from reaching the All-Ireland SFC quarterfinal since 2004 as they prepare to face Westmeath at Kingspan Breffni Park on Saturday evening.

And McGrath admitted to the Fermanagh Herald that they have consciously worked on building the character of the squad throughout the year.

"A lot of things were said and put in front of them. They put a lot of things in front of us. We've moved forward together knowing exactly what path we're trying to take," said McGrath.

"They committed to the programme of preparation and training and as a consequence of that physically they're in good shape. And because they're honest with each other and have worked for each other then there's a very strong team ethic within the group and you see that coming out in moments in key games when the thing is in the balance."

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