Nathan Jones praised a “professional performance” as the Addicks beat League Two high-fliers Walsall 4-0 to advance to the third round of the Emirates FA Cup.
Gassan Ahadme scored twice, with Matty Godden and Tyreece Campbel also finding the net in a comfortable win for the Addicks.
Jones said: “It was a very tough tie, the bookies had them as favorites coming into the game. They're doing really well in their league, their manager is doing a fantastic job here. They are a very difficult side to play against. They've beaten Huddersfield Town, they've beaten Birmingham, they've beaten Bolton, they've beaten Exeter.
“So we knew it was a tough game, but I thought it was thoroughly professional performance. We started the game really well scored from a wonderful goal, then pressed them into a mistake and then we had to probably weather the storm a little bit for 15 minutes, which is always going to happen.”
“We did increase the lead then increased further, I am really delighted because it was a very tough game, I thought we were really, really professional today.”
862 Charlton fans made the trip for the Addicks third away game in a week.
“I'm delighted for the fans who've traveled to a third away game in a week,” explained Jones. “It is not easy and the distances they've had to travel and for the players, they have had to be away from their family.
“The club have been excellent in backing us with certain things and with [overnight] stays. I'm really delighted because it is a good day for the football club.”
The Addicks return to The Valley on Tuesday for the visit of Crawley Town. You can get your tickets for Tuesday's game by clicking here.
