Coventry defenders Scott Dann and Dan Fox have paid tribute to former club Walsall after making their England Under-21 debuts.Fox played the full 90 minutes of the goalless draw against Poland at Molineux, while Dann was introduced as a substitute midway through the second half.

The pair joined Coventry from Walsall in January and expressed their gratitude to Saddlers boss Richard Money for helping them on their way to international honours.

"I owe a lot to Walsall for giving me a start," said Dann. "Richard Money gave me my break at the start of last season and helped me a lot.

"So did the other coaches there - people like Mick Halsall and Eric McManus. They brought me up well and I am sure they are happy for me and I am just delighted to be up at this level. I thank everyone at Walsall for all they did for me."

Fox added: "Richard Money is top class. He is a great coach and everyone will tell you that."

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