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Walsall vs Doncaster Rovers: George Bennett's predicted XI

George Bennett predicts how Mat Sadler could line-up ahead of Walsall's top end tussle against Doncaster Rovers at Bescot on Boxing Day.

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Tommy Simkin 

The Stoke City loanee will be targeting a fourth consecutive league clean sheet after moving level with AFC Wimbledon goalkeeper Owen Goodman in the race for the League Two golden glove with his ninth shutout of the campaign at Harrogate. 

David Okagbue 

The centre-back has been a solid customer at the back throughout much of the campaign and has been in really strong form of late. 

Harry Williams 

Williams continues to reinforce his reputation as a warrior at the back. The defender was battered and bruised after another commanding display at Harrogate. 

Taylor Allen 

Allen wore the armband on the weekend and led by example with a classy performance both defensively and offensively. The Cannock-born defender has started the past 37 games for Walsall in League Two. 

Ryan Stirk 

Stirk has started every game for Walsall in the league this term and has been a vital cog in the system in the deep-lying midfield role. 

Connor Barrett 

Barrett continues to serve as a key attacking outlet down the right and was a major threat at Harrogate especially in the second half. 

Jamie Jellis 

Jellis returned to the starting line-up on the weekend after recovering from his calf injury and looked back to himself with a lively performance. 

Liam Gordon 

The Guyana international was one of Walsall's most consistent players last season and he has continued to serve as a reliable figure this term as well. 

Jamille Matt 

Adomah may have marked his first league start for the club with a goal on Saturday but Jamille Matt is likely to be recalled after serving his one-match suspension. 

Nathan Lowe 

The teenager is surely the first name on the team sheet at the moment. He moved into double figures in the league with a stunning strike from range at Wetherby Road and is just one goal behind in the race for the League Two golden boot.