Confident Walsall showing their quality - Roberts

Myles Roberts has been ever-present in Walsall's 12 League Two games this season

Walsall goalkeeper Myles Roberts says the League Two leaders are showing they are a "very strong side" and playing with a lot of confidence at the moment.

The Saddlers are two points clear at the top of the table after extending their unbeaten run in the league to eight games with Saturday's 1-1 draw at Crawley Town.

Connor Barrett's second-half equaliser ensured Walsall grabbed a point as they fought back from going a goal down for the second game in a row.

"We've shown our character and shown we're a very, very strong side," Roberts told BBC Radio WM.

"Whether we're top of the league or not, we'll keep working and keep doing the same every game and be the best we can be."

Roberts, who is with Walsall on a season's loan from Championship club Watford, made a key contribution early on at the Broadfield Stadium, saving Harry McKirdy's fourth-minute penalty.

"I go off in the moment and if I feel he's going to go a certain way I'll go that way," he said.

"We do a lot of preparation on penalties but you've got to go with your instincts. I couldn't just follow the analysis, I have to do what I think's best in that moment."

Roberts' loan is the sixth of his career but the first one to give him first-team experience in the English Football League.

The 23-year-old is yet to feature for the Hornets and is hoping his latest loan spell with Walsall will enhance his long-term prospects for regular first-team football.

"The club have big aspirations and to be part of that is going to make me better," he said.

"I want to show what I can do, do well for the team, and show my parent club what I'm capable of.

"It's a new challenge this season but one I expect to do well in. There's a good buzz around the group, we're very confident going into games.

"We don't feel like we're going to get beat - even when we do go a goal down - but it's a long season and we've got to keep learning."