Young Guns Week in brief
Thursday 25 February 21
A goal for Ben Fyles (2003, FW, Blackburn) after 11 minutes set the Under 18s to a fourth straight win, Aidan Dowling (2002,GK, Blackburn) also started, his eligibility to be confirmed
Christopher Popov (2004, FW, Leicester) played for the Under 18s, after being released by Manchester United. Oliver Ewing (2003, MF, Leicester) on target in 1-0 win, "raced into the box curled it past Saints shot-stopper and into the bottom left corner"
Corey Glaves (2002, DF, Sheffield Wednesday) was in action for the Under 18s, and earned his side all three points with a "heroic goal-line clearance" in the final minutes
Another goal for Owen Hesketh (2002. MF, Wolves) "Owen has come in and scores every week, it seems" - Under-23 head coach. Hesketh could be close to a Wales Under 21 training camp squad call up next month
Ryan Viggars (2003, FW, Sheffield Utd) played on trial for Burnley U23s, scoring twice in a win
Thursday 18 February 21
Tom Sparrow (2002, MF) netted for Stoke city U23s this week : Video
Luke Harris (2004, MF) on his return to the Fulham side "was looking lively in midfield", he scored and assisted in a 5-0 win against Spurs
Tntazana Mayembe (2003, Winger), was on the scoresheet for Cardiff Under 23s in a 3-0 win, Keenan Patten and Kieron Evans also scored
Harvey Rew (2002, DF) converted a corner for Portsmouth Under 18 in a 3-1 win on Tuesday, Harry Jewitt-White (2004, MF) also played 71 mintues
Thursday 11 February 21
Joe Budd (2002, MF, Bristol Rovers) started for the Under 18s against Oxford on Tuesday, the 2002 born midfielder will be hoping to be involved in Wales' Under 19 squad next month. Budd qualifies for Wales through his grandmother on his mother's side
Another brace for Isaak Davies (2001, FW, Cardiff), two from the penalty spot, he also hit the post early on
Owen Hesketh (2002, MF, Wolves) has pushed himself at Wolves, "He is now a regular part of the under-23s and that's all part of the progression plan that we have for players, it's up to them to take it. Owen already has" - Under 23s head coach
Ben Lloyd (2005, MF, Swansea) made a second half appearance for Swansea Under 23 debut, he scored late on "Ben came on for 20 and both made a big impact on the game" - Under 23 coach
Thursday 4 February 21
George Abbott (2005. DF, Watford) Club boss happy "I handed Abbott a start, which is great for his development. I took him aside before the match and he really bought into his role today, playing out of position in an older age group, so I'm really happy for him", Abbott qualifies for Wales through his grandfather from Neath
Back after injury, Robson Shipley (2003, FW, Huddersfield) likes to make an impact : Video
Isaak Davies (2001, FW, Cardiff) A brace for Isaak Davies : "Determined Davies sweetly struck the ball into the bottom corner to secure a brace"
Sion Spence (2000, MF, Crystal Palace) Sensational hat-trick from Sion Spence, he will be very much now in Paul Bodin's thoughts for the Under 21 training camp in March : Match report
A good performance and a brace for Morgan Williams (2004, MF, Wimbledon) for the Under 18s in the league : Video
(MP4 clip : thanks to Morgan for the video, and to sources for sharing)
Owen Hesketh (2002. MF, Wolves) is stepping up to Under 23 level, 2 goals in three matches "It's been good to get the tally up today, but to lose, it obviously puts a bit of a dampener on it"
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