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Nathan Jones asked if he can see Terry Taylor and Conor Coventry starting more games together after impressing at Walsall

They might be Charlton’s two best performing midfielders so far this term – but it’s very rare to see Conor Coventry and Terry Taylor in the same starting 11.

The duo both started Saturday’s 4-0 FA Cup thumping of Walsall but that was just the fifth time that has happened this term.

Only two of those have been in the league – the 2-2 draw at Barnsley and the 1-0 defeat at Exeter.

But both impressed at the Bescot Stadium with Taylor sitting at the base of a midfield diamond and Coventry slightly more advanced.

So does boss Nathan Jones see this partnership as one that can work for him going forward?

When asked that question, Jones said: “Conor has been excellent since I’ve come in. Terry was injured when I came in. I’m proud of Terry because he’s had to work, to back himself and come through some tough times. I’m really proud of him. He shows his value at set-plays, in how he gets about the pitch. The calmness he gives us. I’m really happy for him.

“I don’t care who plays as long as we win a game. They all compete. They’re all great lads. They’re brilliant to work with and be around. I’m delighted for Terry. Conor, I know all about. He’s played for me, he’s done it for me last year and he’s doing it again. I’m really pleased for Terry.

“Of course, we want to play as many good players as we can, as many people who are in form and as many people who will execute the game plan.”

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