Mark Bradley insists confidence is high in the Walsall camp heading into Saturday`s tough test at Hartlepool.

The Saddlers were left to rue a missed opportunity against Swindon last week as the Wiltshire side came from behind to snatch a 1-1 draw when Chris Hutchings` side should really have been out of sight.

But Bradley, who made a return to Walsall's starting XI against the Robins, is upbeat ahead of the trip to Victoria Park.

He told Saddlers Player: "We travel to Hartlepool well prepared and determined to get the three points. We`ve been picking up points and go into the game unbeaten in our last four league games, so confidence is good.

"Hopefully we can push on from our first-half display against Swindon. We know we need to start getting goals from all over the pitch, but as long as we are all pulling in the same direction then we will be okay."

Speaking from a personal point of view, the Wales Under-21 international added: "Now that I have got the shirt it is up to me to keep it. There is good competition for places in the centre of midfield but I know that if I keep playing well then I will keep my place and it will also help my international chances."