Davies targets Walsall first team

Davies hopes to make swift progress (saddlers.co.uk)

Young Walsall midfielder Richard Davies hopes to emulate team-mate Mark Bradley after signing his first professional contract with the club.

Davies turns 18 this week, and has watched Bradley move into the first team and onto Wales Under-21 honours.

"I've always looked up to Mark. He's done really well, I think I can learn from him," he told the club's website.

"My first aim, like Mark's probably was, is to get a regular place in the reserves," Davies added.

The midfielder has another role model to follow as his older brother Mark is on Wolves' books.

Another member of the Walsall youth team has been rewarded with a contract, Hassa Bacchus signing his first professional deal.