Walsall have the ability to create havoc - Kanu

Walsall forward Daniel Kanu has backed the team's scoring potential despite Saturday's defeat to Barrow.

The Saddlers produced 24 shots, 11 of which were on target, at the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium but stumbled to a 2-1 loss as Kanu scored their only goal of the game.

They still remain top of League Two, two points ahead of MK Dons, but have scored seven fewer than their direct automatic promotion rivals and are the lowest scorers among the current top four.

"We have the ability to create havoc," Kanu told BBC WM. "We've got great presence in the team, players that can play one-twos, players that can strike from distance, the whole lot.

"One thing I love about this group and I've loved since I've been here, is we're connected. We know there's more, and another level to go to, and I know we'll reach that level for sure."

Kanu's goal against Barrow was his fourth of the season since arriving on loan from Charlton, ending a run of three games without finding the net.

"As much as I want to score every game, and I have chances to score every game, I know I'm not going to," he added. "But I look at the performances, and I know they're positive.

"I always believe its going to happen. 'Play another five minutes, we'll score two goals' - that's the way I play.

"As a striker, I feel you have to be an over-optimist. You have to believe that the ball's going to come here, and I'm going to score."

The Barrow game saw Kanu complete his first full 90 minutes since moving to the Midlands, and he admits it was a nice milestone.

"Its clear the gaffer has a lot of faith in me, and I'm just happy that' I've been able to repay him," he said.

"We're still developing. We're not the finished product. We've got a free week, and we'll be right and ready for Cheltenham on Saturday. Lets just hope we can go on another run."