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Walsall boss Mat Sadler believes Rochdale provided 'League Two test' and explains Danny Johnson absence

Walsall head coach Mat Sadler believes the 1-1 draw against Rochdale on Friday was the closest challenge to League Two football they've faced in pre-season.

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Devante Rodney opened the scoring for Rochdale just before the half-hour mark, before Isaac Hutchinson rescued a draw with a stunning strike 14 minutes from time.

The Saddlers have taken two draws and a victory from pre-season so far, and Sadler was impressed by their response in the second half.

"What was great from my perspective was that this was a real League Two type game," Sadler said.