It has been a strong first year in Milton Keynes for the defender

Building consistency is on the agenda for Jack Sanders heading into 2026.

Arriving as a relative unknown from St Johnstone last January, Sanders has emerged as one of MK Dons’ most regular and reliable performers in 2025 - a year which will not go down as one to remember too fondly.

It was a patchy start to life in Milton Keynes though for the centre-back, suffering a kidney infection which left him hospitalised not long after moving south of the border. But amassing more than 30 appearances during his first year, Sanders has since established himself as one of the first names on the team sheet.

“I’ve really enjoyed it,” he said. “I’ve probably not played as many games this season as I would have liked because of the little injury I had which kept me out, and then the suspension, but I want to make sure the second-half is really consistent. I’m trying to build on performances this season and help the team as much as I can.

“I love to be involved, I’m all-action based. I still think I’ve got more to bring. Time and the season goes really quick, and it’s up to us now to put on a good march into the rest of the season.

“I’m really enjoying it at the club, the people are really good, the club is good, the fans are good and everything is building in the right way.”

Making a particularly impressive start to the season, with countless clean sheets and goal contributions, Sanders found himself as one of EFL Fantasy Football’s top scorers, a popular player amongst supporters and a regular in Paul Warne’s side.

His strong campaign to date though is not something he is taking for granted.

He said: “We’ve got so many players who can fight for a place, and I think everyone knows if you slip up, someone is going to be coming in. No-one is nailed down on the team-sheet, especially under the gaffer.

“Previously in different teams I’ve played in, you know certain players are going to be playing no matter what, whereas here, if you don’t train well and don’t play well on a Saturday, your place is not guaranteed. It creates a good environment.”