Speaking to the Nottingham Evening Post on Friday, Buxton said "It has taken an injury to Johnny to get back in, but that's how it goes sometimes," said Buxton. "I've not been involved for six or seven games so it was nice to start on Tuesday, even if it was only the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.
"It's nice to get 90 minutes under my belt and push for a starting place.
"For the first week after I was dropped I felt sorry for myself. I think the boss just wanted some more experience in there. He explained that to me and accepted that.
"Hopefully now I can help us get out of this mess. We can enjoy the cup game, but then we can crack on in the league and it would be great if I can keep my place too."