GOALS from Sam Parkin and Alex Nicholls have given The Saddlers' reserves a 2-1 victory over Leicester City in the totesport.com League Cup.

Walsall were forced to come from behind against a youthful Foxes outfit in a game that was played at Damson Park, home of Solihull Moors FC.

"We started slowly and found ourselves a goal down within the opening minute," said reserve team boss, Martin O'Connor. "It was nip-and-tuck for the remainder of the first half, but we were more expansive after the break to stretch the game.

"We played with a much better tempo in the second period and stepped up a gear. Our movement was improved and the players enjoyed it a lot more.

"We got back on level terms as Richard Taundry crossed well into the danger zone and Sam Parkin showed great movement to make space for himself and apply the finish.

"The winner came from the penalty spot as Alex Nicholls tucked the ball home to turn the scoreline on its head and give us the victory that our second half performance deserved."

WALSALL: Gilmartin, Westlake, Sansara, Hickman, Partridge, Taundry, Nicholls, O'Keefe (Geddes), Parkin, Craddock (Pateron), Grigg. Subs not used: Wren, McCourt, Overfield.