Defender Darryl Westlake has signed a new two-year contract as Walsall’s recruitment drive gathers pace.

A late winner led Walsall to their best finish in six years after coming from behind against Milton Keynes Dons.

Walsall striker Alex Nicholls has insisted the squad doesn’t need a major overhaul as the Saddlers prepare to streamline their squad.

Walsall duo Rhys Weston and Sam Parkin have left the club by mutual consent as the Saddlers’ summer clearout for next season begins.

Walsall captain Mark Hughes is not taking his future at the Banks’s Stadium for granted but revealed his desire to stay as D-day approaches.

Striker Alex Nicholls claims Walsall are a “different team” ahead of their final away game at Carlisle but regrets they haven’t shown their true colours earlier.

Julian Gray’s freak goal set Walsall up for a victory over Hartlepool that kept their hopes of finishing 10th alive.

Walsall defender Rhys Weston has admitted the club’s out of contract stars are “acutely aware” their futures are hanging in the balance but understand money talks.

A 90 second blitz from Walsall capped a comfortable 4-0 win over Shrewsbury as the Saddlers rounded off their reserve season in style.

Walsall striker Alex Nicholls has revealed fears for his future but is trying to block out any doubts ahead of the final run-in.