Davies after senior experience

The 18-year-old midfielder was the latest youngster to break through the senior squad barrier when he appeared on the bench against Swindon Town last month.

With Dwayne Mattis, Stephen Hughes, Richard Taundry and Mark Bradley all ahead of him in the pecking order, Davies knows he has much to do but he has got the first team bug after his brief flirtation.

He said: "I want to keep going and get as much experience as I can. If I get the chance I can only improve as a player and get better.

"It helps and it shows young boys can make the grade because you want to get there. It makes you excited because you want the opportunity.

"It was a great experience and I need to keep trying my hardest and if I keep trying to do well then you get your just desserts."

He is now aiming to follow in elder brother Mark's footsteps, who is currently enjoying a successful loan spell at Leicester City from Wolves.

Saddlers fan Davies, who has been with the club since he was eight-years-old, believes the influence of head of youth Mick Halsall has been huge for him and the aspiring Walsall starlets.

Davies played in a youthful Saddlers reserve line up who were humbled 5-1 at Shrewsbury Town last night.

He said: "Mick Halsall has always helped me through the youth team so he has been a big help. It is good to have a few young lads in to give them experience."