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Crewe 0-1 Walsall ratings: One 9 in final day win for the Saddlers

George Bennett gives his Walsall player ratings from their 1-0 win against Crewe Alexandra at Gresty Road. 

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George Hall celebrates his goal.
SPORT COPYRIGHT NATIONAL WORLD TIM THURSFIELD -03/05/25CREWE V WALSALLGeorge Hall celebrates his goal.

Tommy Simkin - 7

Clean sheet - Struggled with a couple of teasing deliveries under his crossbar during the first half but produced a strong near post save to repel Chris Long late on to preserve his clean sheet.

David Okagbue - 7

Strong - Produced a strong defensive performance and set-up the winning goal with a neat knockdown for George Hall to hook his finish into the net.

Harry Williams - 8

Brilliant - Looked back to his usual best. Put in a crunching challenge early on and just continued to go from strength to strength with a brilliant defensive display.

Taylor Allen - 7

Solid - Dealt with his defensive duties expertly and came closest for Walsall in the first effort when he drove a low shot wide.

Nathan Asiimwe - 6