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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.

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Jamille Matt came close twice for Walsall in either half.

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