Walsall spoilt for choice with 'versatile' Mason Hancock - Mat Sadler
Mat Sadler says he does not want to confine summer signing Mason Hancock to just one position at Walsall next season.
Hancock predominantly played at left-back in a four-man defence last season, but has also been deployed as a centre-back in the past.
The 22-year-old, signed from Scottish Championship outfit Airdrieonians this summer, impressed at left wing-back during his second half showing against Leamington on Tuesday night.
Walsall scored all four goals after the break and Hancock helped set-up the first for Charlie Wragg with a low cutback from the byline.
His energy and quality of crosses from wide was one of the key takeaways from their 4-0 win in Warwickshire, but Sadler does not want to put a label on where he will play next season.
"We obviously did well with Taylor [Allen] moving to a left centre-back position but I probably wouldn't want to pigeonhole Mason at the moment," Sadler said.
"I think he can do a variety of roles because he has got a lovely left foot and has the ability to deliver from wide.
"I've known him for maybe 10 to 12 months now and I've been watching a lot of him. You talk about that fitness and getting minutes under your belt, he's another one who will really benefit from that."
The former Aberdeen defender played 68 times for Airdrieonians in two seasons - registering eight goals and six assists.
Fellow summer signing Vincent Harper, who played 45 minutes in the first half, will also be competing for the left wing-back slot following the departure of Liam Gordon earlier this summer.
Hancock could also provide competition for Evan Weir who is likely to be tasked with filling the boots of former fan favourite Taylor Allen who joined League One side Wycombe Wanderers last month.
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