Walsall player ratings as five get 5/10s in New Year's Day defeat at Cambridge

George Bennett gives his Walsall player ratings from their 2-0 defeat against Cambridge United at the Abbey Stadium on New Year's Day.

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MYLES ROBERTS 

Emerged quickly off his line to deny Louis Appere one-on-one but was lobbed by Ben Knight for his second goal.

Lobbed: 6

RICO BROWNE

Replaced the injured Priestley Farquharson and made a costly error for Cambridge's open when he scuffed his clearance into danger.

Error: 5

ADEN FLINT 

Won his early aerial battles well but struggled to build on his strong start, as Appere lobbed a pass over him for Ben Knight's second.

Regressed: 6

EVAN WEIR

His set piece deliveries have not been as effective of late and he was caught cold by Browne's misplaced clearance as Ben Knight was left unmarked.

Caught out: 5