Walsall boss Lee Grant has sought to focus o the positives after seeing his side exit the Jersey Mike's Trophy with a narrow 2-1 defeat to Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
Going into the game in need of a win, Grant's side snatched the lead via Andy Dallas' second goal in as many games, and looked to be giving themselves the best opportunity to progress, but were unfortunately unable to convert their lead into a win.
Dragged back onto level terms by John Lundstram midway through the first-half, the Saddlers fell behind some twelve minutes later when Will Smallbone fond the back of Tom Wooster's net, seeing the Foxes through to the next stage.
Speaking to the media shortly after full-time, Lee said: "I really enjoyed the way the boys stuck to their task and the way that it started to get a little bit nervous with five minutes to go.
"There were so many positives to take. I’m proud of the group, and of course we’re disappointed that we’re out of the competition.
"But at the same time, we knew very well that this competition had different goals at the end of it for us as a football club.
"We’ve certainly achieved those goals with the minutes we’ve been able to get into our young players."
Quotes: Express & Star.
