Walsall boss Matt Taylor is delighted goalkeeper Carl Rushworth has made the England U21 squad this week.

Rushworth, on loan from Brighton, has gone away with Lee Carsley's group for two Euro qualifiers.

Taylor said: "It's a huge deal for the football club.

"I've been speaking to one of the staff here, and it's been a long time since we've had someone called up for the England U21s.

"It's huge, and I'm also completely and utterly of the opinion that it's well deserved.

"They don't give out England U21 caps like confetti.

"Carl has come here and been exceptional in his performances."