Ashley Williams has praised the form of record chasing Dorus De Vries

The Swansea City defender was part of a defence that completed it's 20th clean sheet of the season at Watford on Tuesday night leaving De Vries just two short of Roger Freestone's club record of 22.

And Williams could not speak highly enough of the Dutchman who has rarely been beaten this season as the Swans chase the ultimate promotion to the Premier League

"Me and Tatey were joking about our injuries because he had a bad ankle and I've got a bad knee — we had two good legs between us at Watford," said Williams.

"Dorus, again, was outstanding for us and helped us through the game.

"You have only got to look at the saves he has pulled off this season to see how valuable he has been for us.

"There are a number of quality keepers in this league, but he is the best in my opinion.

"He is like an extra outfield player to us because of his footballing ability — he is one of our best passers.

"He can hit a spare man at any time and it catches the opposition off guard.

"As defenders we know we can pass back to him and be confident he won't mess it up. He will get a clean connection every time.

"You couldn't have asked for more from Dorus this season

"Sheffield Wednesday are at the wrong end of the table, but they've got a brilliant manager and shouldn't be down there," he added.

"The good thing for us is that they need to win, which should allow us to get behind them and create chances.

"But if they do come at us then the defence has been very solid this season.

"What I like about this season is the rotation being used by the manager. We have six defenders in myself, Tatey, Garry Monk, Angel Rangel, Jazz Richards and Fede Bessone who can all keep a solid back line."

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