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WATCH: Walsall players face supporters in Fifa 20 showdown

Two Saddlers teammates have taken on their fans in the latest Fifa game at a toy shop.

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Josh Gordon and Liam Roberts with seven-year-old Dan Tyas from Wednesbury ready for the Fifa 20 clash

Walsall FC shot-stopper Liam Roberts and striker Josh Gordon visited Smyths Toy Superstore, at the Crown Wharf Shopping Centre, for Fifa 20's launch.

And Saddlers fans were able to grab themselves an exclusive copy of the game with a Walsall sleeve to celebrate their club – with the players taking time out to sign the copies, in between facing off with fans.

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Josh Gordon, a big Fifa fan, said he was delighted with the turnout.

The 24-year-old said: "It was great to see so many of our fans at the meet and greet .

“It’s great to be out and about in the community doing these kind of events.

"It’s always nice to interact with fans and to chat with them about all things Walsall.

“So many people play Fifa, including myself, so to be able to come and play against some of the young fans is good because it allows us to continue to rebuild the bond between the club and the fans by being out and about in the community."

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The exclusive FIFA 20 copy with the Walsall FC sleeve
Josh Gordon and Liam Roberts with seven-year-old Dan Tyas from Wednesbury
Josh Gordon and Liam Roberts with Kai Richards from Willenhall..
Josh Gordon and Liam Roberts with eight-year-old Beau Calloway from Wednesbury.
Josh playing against fans.
Josh Gordon and Liam Roberts with five-year-old Jack Keepins and seven-year-old Dan Tyas
Josh signs copies of the Walsall FC game

The club teamed up with the toy store to give away two lots of 2,200 Fifa points – used to buy packs of players in the game – to celebrate the game's launch.

The ultimate edition of Fifa 20 was released on September 24, with the regular edition released on September 27.

It can be played on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch.