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Shaun Williams' free-kick gave MK Dons a much-needed win over Walsall to move them up to eighth in League One.

The first chance of the game fell to Walsall but Sam Manton was denied by a good save from David Martin.

The home side rallied and Patrick Bamford went close with a dipping effort from Lee Hodson's cross.

They took the lead when Williams sweetly struck free-kick went in off the post and they were able to see the game out to secure victory.

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MK Dons manager Karl Robinson told 91�ȱ� Three Counties Radio:

"I don't think it was ever going to be a classic because of our confidence being knocked slightly and people questioning one or two things, so I thought the way the players responded was magnificent.

"I think today the back four were tremendous. My two men of the match were Shaun Williams and Darren Potter - they were sensational.

"We're gonna be under the radar. That's the way we are. We're not really a top-10 team with all the injuries we're having.

"To be where we are is marvellous. This has been probably my hardest week I've ever had as a manager of this football club."