The win was Argyle’s fourth in a five-game unbeaten run that has seen them rise from 12th place to seventh in less than a month.
The feat is even more impressive because of injuries suffered by top-scorer Tolaj, defenders Julio Pleguezuelo and Wes Harding, as well as midfielders Brendan Wiredu and Bradley Ibrahim.
“I’m super proud, and so everyone should be of the group,” added Cleverley.
“The schedule in League One is tough, but we know what we signed up for and we’re not going to cry about it.
“But not very often do you have to go at that schedule with 13 or 14 senior players. You usually attack that with 18 or 20, even if you are starting the same 13 or 14 and you make five subs to manage loads.
“We’ve not had that luxury throughout this period, so to play as well as we have – but more importantly to work as hard as we have – I’m super proud.”
Argyle have a fortnight off as next week’s game with Bradford City has been postponed because of international call-ups.
Cleverley says the rest has come at a good time for his squad as they look ahead to hosting third-placed Bolton, managed by former Argyle boss Steven Schumacher, on 3 April.
“We’re just right on the balance at the minute where you don’t want players to break because we are demanding a hell of a lot, so I think the break is very well timed to be honest,” said Cleverley.
“For Bolton we could have six or seven back in that period of time, or certainly five or six back training, and that will be a huge boost to the squad.
“I include the international players coming back into that, so a hugely well-timed break for us now and I think the players deserve a well-earned rest.”
