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Dean Keates thrilled with character of Walsall

Boss Dean Keates has hailed both the character and fitness of his Walsall charges as they aim to make it three wins on the spin.

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The Saddlers are heading to League One’s bottom side Bradford tomorrow, on the back of a dramatic victory over Coventry and an FA Cup triumph at Sunderland.

And Keates is looking for a ‘complete performance’ at Valley Parade.

“We’ve won two matches. The one at the weekend, we didn’t perform well at all – but we showed great character. We kept going and going,” said Keates.

“We’re delighted with the character showed to get through (on Tuesday), and we’ve played good football. All being well, we’ll get a complete performance at Bradford.”

On the fitness, Keates said: “We’re confident we’ve got the training right.