George Bennett's Walsall ratings v Tranmere: 7s and 8s in sparkling win
George Bennett rates the Walsall players after their win at Tranmere.


Jackson Smith 8
Was in the wars, but produced two excellent fingertip stops to deny Rob Apter and Regan Hendry.
Emmanuel Adegboyega 6
Involved in a number of attacks, but was almost caught out twice with a sliced clearance in the first half and a tame headed back pass in the closing stages.
David Okagbue 7
Another relatively solid performance from the youngster in the heart of defence.
Taylor Allen 8
His rise has been one of the stories of the season. Another top display capped with his second goal in his last three away outings.
Joe Foulkes 7
His influence on the game grew, as he delivered an inch-perfect cross for Matt’s equaliser to claim his first league assist for the club. Also claimed a second assist for Comley’s third.
Ryan Stirk 7
Tidy in possession and efficient in the press on his second start in three games.
Brandon Comley 8
Swept up every sign of danger and bossed the midfield. Scored a rare goal with a rocket from distance.
Isaac Hutchinson 6
Squandered a golden opportunity early on and set-up a good chance for Adegboyega before the break. Guilty of giving the ball away a few too many times but did well overall.
Liam Gordon 7
Linked effectively with his namesake Josh on a handful of occasions and almost capped a strong performance with a goal late on.
Josh Gordon 7
A tireless force once again. Set up a golden chance for Hutchinson with a tenacious run down the right at 0-0.
Jamille Matt 7
His physical presence and back to goal play always offered Walsall an attacking outlet. His second goal in as many games to equalise underlines just how important he can be in the League Two run-in.
Substitutes
Mo Faal (for Matt, 66) 6; Douglas James-Taylor (for J Gordon, 77) 6. Subs not used: Evans, Daniels, Farquharson, Tierney, Johnson.
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