Wales under-21 manager Brian Flynn has described Mark Bradley as his “dream player” and expects the Walsall midfielder to break into the senior side.

The in-form Saddlers star has now joined up with Flynn’s squad this week for their UEFA under-21 Championship qualifying double header against Luxembourg, after two goals in his last two games.

Bradley, 21, scored the winner in Saturday’s 1-0 victory at Leyton Orient and has earned high praise from his international manager.

Flynn said: “He’s a manager’s dream player. As a midfield player you need discipline to play in a certain role, fantastic energy levels and a knack of popping up in the right place to score.

“He’s got those three attributes and is going to go a long way. I’ve got big hopes he is going to push in to the senior side. In the international game you’ve got to have ability and attitude and he’s got them.”

Flynn also highlighted the success of Wolves’ Sam Vokes and Dave Edwards as a marker for Bradley – they were playing for the under-21s in the  last European Championship and are now in the senior side.