"Everyone contributed but I must give a mention to the two young central defenders, Julian Banton and Ioan Evans, who did a great job against Harry Bunn and Jon Stead, who, of course, played with us in the Premiership year."
Jordan Evans (Fulham - defender) & George Williams (Fulham - striker) Are through to the next round of the FA Youth Cup after beating a Huddersfield side that had Jake Charles (Huddersfield - striker) in the starting line up. Â The Cottagers are now through to the semi-finals. Â
Gethin Jones (Everton - defender) Slotted home from the spot as the U18's came from behind to beat Boro 3-1. Jones, who skippered the side stepped up to stroke home the equaliser as the young Blues stormed back to claim all three points.Â
James Loveridge (Swansea City - striker) Has joined MK Don's on a month's loan and will be eligible to face Stevenage at the weekend.Â
“It’s his first loan spell away and he needs to adjust from under-21s football to men’s football. But, he wants to get better and we’re excited at the prospect of working with him.” Karl Robinson, MK Dons managerÂ
Liam O'Neil (WBA - defender) Made his Premier League debut for the Baggies in their crucial away win at Swansea City. Â O'Neil was introduced in the 89th minute of the 2-1 win.
It was amazing, I don’t know whether to cry or laugh, it was unbelievable. Â I only got on for a short while but it is every young players dream. Â It was nerve-racking but it’s something I’ve always wanted to do."
Josh Sheehan (Swansea City - midfielder) Scored a wonder goal for the youth team as they beat Cardiff City 3-1 in the Welsh Cup. Â The young midfielder has had quite a few weeks after being called up to train with Chris Coleman's squad ahead of the game against Iceland.
George Thomas (Coventry - striker) Tapped home a rebound as the U18's beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 last weekend. Â Thomas has been selected in the Wales U17 squad to face Spain, Russia and Switzerland in the UEFA Elite Round at the end of the month. Â
Billy Waters (Crewe - midfielder) Was once again in the spotlight as the U21's rallied to claim a point against Coventry. Â Waters struck late to claim a point for the Railwaymen.