Walsall skipper Donervon Daniels hailed as ultimate "role model" after PFA Board election
Mat Sadler has hailed Walsall captain Donervon Daniels as the ultimate "role model" after he was elected to the PFA Players' Board last week.
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The 13-person player board, which acts as the 'voice of the changing room', includes two members from the Premier League, each division in the EFL and the Women's Super League.
Daniels, who is set to jet off on international duty with Montserrat this week, was among the elected members voted for by his fellow professionals.
The 30-year-old made his first competitive start of the season in Walsall's 1-1 draw against Crewe Alexandra at Bescot on Saturday in the absence of the injured Harry Williams.
The centre-back replaced Williams following his collision during the 2-1 home success over League One outfit Bolton Wanderers in the FA Cup first round earlier this month.
And Sadler hopes his position on the PFA Board will provide him with a platform to tackle ongoing issues for players and feels the Montserrat international fits the role perfectly.
"When I saw that, I'm delighted that he has because he's exactly what the role would want," boss Sadler said.
"A role model to everybody not least in here and outwardly. Hopefully that provides him with a platform to help with the ongoing issues that players coming up against in the game whatever that may be.
"So I'm delighted for him to take on that role."
Meanwhile, Rico Browne has been returned from his one-month loan spell at National League side Tamworth.
