The Development Squad is currently managed by Miguel Llera and the academy side by Kyle Kirby.

Walsall's Youth Academy has produced a number of first team players throughout the club's history.

In recent years, notable graduates to go on to play in higher divisions include Matty Fryatt, Julian Bennett, Scott Dann, Jamie Paterson, Will Grigg and Troy Deeney.

Two graduates have gone on to play full international football for England: Allan Clarke and Michael Ricketts.

Clarke had a hugely successful career, scoring a winning goal in an FA Cup final while at Leeds United.