Walsall 2 Port Vale 0 - Player ratings
Joe Edwards rates the players after Michael Flynn's Walsall completed the double over Port Vale.
CARL RUSHWORTH
Did not have much to do but stayed on his toes to keep out Hussey's free-kick late on. A top save as he saw it late.
Save 7
HAYDEN WHITE
Did well at centre-half before moving to right-wing-back and also looking solid there. Played the throw-in to Osadebe as he wrapped up the win in added time.
Solid 8
DONERVON DANIELS
Had a couple of hairy moments but kept his cool and played his part as the Saddlers kept a welcome clean sheet.
Cool 7
MANNY MONTHE
A commanding display, with Monthe using his size and strength to keep promotion-chasing Vale at bay.
Commanding 8
TYRESE SHADE
Went on a couple of promising runs in the first half before switching flanks for the second period. Carried the ball well.
Versatile 7
JOSS LABADIE
Put himself about in midfield but picked up an injury towards the end of the first half. Lunged in for a tackle and came off worse. Hopefully, it is nothing serious.
Injury 6
JACK EARING
Competed well and kept things ticking over in midfield with decent passes. Was Walsall's most efficient passer.
Passes 7
EMMANUEL OSADEBE
When he is on song, Osadebe can be extremely effective. Shone in this one as he set up Perry's header before sealing the deal by slotting home late on. Always wanted the ball and showed his quality.
Superb 9
REECE DEVINE
Struggled to get into the game and was taken off for the start of the second half.
Substituted 6
BRENDAN KIERNAN
His touch let him down a few times in the first half but Kiernan fought hard throughout. Worked really hard.
Work 7
GEORGE MILLER
Covered every blade of grass and made life difficult for Vale's three centre-backs. Hit the crossbar and helped bring others into the action with nice hold-up play.
Tireless 8
SUBS
Sam Perry (for Labadie, 43)
Composed display that was topped off with his first goal at the Banks's Stadium. A lovely header and great moment for the youngster. 8
Rollin Menayese (for Devine, 46)
Was solid and will hopefully have had his confidence boosted by the clean sheet. 7
Subs not used: Rose (gk), Leak, Mills, Shaw, Rodney.
