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Michael Flynn wants Walsall players to 'fight for their shirts'

Walsall boss Michael Flynn has urged his men to 'fight for their shirts' as his team try to find a winning formula.

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Competition for places has increased in recent weeks, with new signings in January and players coming back from injury.

Liam Kinsella and Jacob Maddox are back in contention for the trip to Hartlepool tomorrow.

Flynn said: "When you have the shirt you will have to work hard to keep it and when you don't you have to work even harder to get it back - that will be the the case this weekend as much as any other.

"We may be without Jamille (Matt) as he went off when he was fouled and has pulled his shoulder - we will have to see if he is fit but again that might bring an opportunity for someone who again will have to fight for their place.

"I would rather have the problem of finding a winning team and formula than having to field the same team every week and there is good competition for places at the moment."