George Bennett's Walsall player ratings as one gets 9/10 in their triumph at Newport

Powerless to prevent both goals, but was caught in possession early in the second half, although Newport failed to punish him.

OK: 6

RICO BROWNE 

Had a challenging first half, but was much more solid after the break and opened his goal scoring account for Walsall. 

Grew: 7

ADEN FLINT 

Dominant in the air and a presence in the box for set pieces, always keeping his marker occupied to create space for others. 

Presence: 7

EVAN WEIR 

Played a key role in the build-up to three of the goals, setting up Rico Browne for the fourth with an excellent free-kick delivery.

Threat: 7 

RYAN FINNIGAN

Recalled and stole the show with his first two league goals for the club. Never shirked a challenge and very elegant on the ball.

Star man: 9

CONNOR BARRETT 

Had a quiet afternoon by his own high standards, but defended well overall. Dragged one of his few openings wide.

Quiet: 6

COURTNEY CLARKE 

Improving with every start. Still has a tendency to complicate things at times, but he is beginning to show more maturity as a player.

Maturing: 7 

CHARLIE LAKIN 

Solid in the sitting midfield role barring a couple of sloppy moments. Hit the post prior to Daniel Kanu's leveller.

Solid: 7 

VINCENT HARPER 

Made the joint-most defensive contributions for Walsall (nine) - including a key early intervention to prevent Newport from breaking in the first 60 seconds.

Alert: 7 

AARON PRESSLEY 

Has a habit of missing big opportunities and spurned a gilt-edged chance inside the first 30 seconds. Complimented Kanu well though and worked hard in the press.

Mixed: 6

DANIEL KANU 

A constant threat for the first hour. Took his season tally to six with a tidy finish and played a key role in the Saddlers' second.

Key: 8 

Subs: Jamille Matt (for Pressley, 70) 6; Priestley Farquharson (for Browne, 77); Lewis Warrington (for Finnigan, 78); Albert Adomah (for Kanu, 78); Jid Okeke (for Weir, 90 +2)

Not used: Hornby, Richards.