Walsall manager Jon Whitney has spoken to the local press following Saturday afternoon's one-all draw with league leaders Shrewsbury Town, and praised central defender Kory Roberts - likening the 19-year-old to former Saddler Scott Dann.
Jon, who was speaking via the Express & Star, said; "I thought Kory was outstanding against Shrewsbury. He’s grown in stature again. The biggest thing is that he listens to criticism really well and he learns quickly - and he cares.
"He’s very driven. Only three years ago he was playing college football in Birmingham. I think Martin O’Connor recommended him to us. He came late into football so he’s not been through the academy.
"He’s learning his trade while playing in League One which is a credit to the kid but it’s his attitude why I put him in. He doesn’t shy away from anything and even after mistakes he then steps forward and takes responsibility and improves.
"He’s got a knack of being in the right place and reading the game well and that’s what good defenders do. Scotty Dann was a really good example of that. You don’t always have to be lightning quick – if you read the game as a defender, that is a really good skill."