Walsall 0-0 Chelsea U21s (4-2 win on pens) - ratings: Two 5/10s in Saddlers' goalless stalemate
George Bennett gives his Walsall player ratings from their 0-0 draw against Chelsea under-21s, which ended in a 4-2 shoot-out win to gain an extra point, at Bescot in the EFL Trophy.

SAM HORNBY
Produced a couple of saves to preserve his clean sheet and also saved one penalty in the shoot-out to help Walsall gain the extra point.
Clean sheet: 7
RICO BROWNE
One of only two players to keep their place from the Cheltenham and made some great recovery runs with a steady defensive display.
Steady: 7
PRIESTLEY FARQUHARSON
Showed great athleticism to deal with balls in behind and completed 90 minutes for the first time in over 14 months.
Athletic: 7
DAN COX
Unlocked the Chelsea defence with a couple of cross-field switches and dealt with his defensive duties well on his first start since September 2.
Solid: 7





