"A lot to like" - Mat Sadler praises returning Mason Hancock as Vincent Harper absence explained

Mat Sadler says "there is a lot to like" about Mason Hancock after the Walsall left wing-back made his league return on Tuesday night.

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Hancock, who missed almost five months with a dislocated knee, made his first league appearance since August 19 during the Saddlers' goalless stalemate against Crawley Town at Bescot

He officially returned against Northampton Town in the EFL Trophy earlier this month and played 74 minutes in midweek. 

Sadler insists Hancock is still very much on the comeback trail, but that his recent minutes will serve as a major confidence booster.

Hancock on the 'comeback trail'

Hancock missed almost five months with a dislocated knee.
Hancock missed almost five months with a dislocated knee.

"It definitely is a comeback trail, but every time you go out there will give him confidence," boss Sadler said.