Youngsters make French connection

A late penalty denied our Academy and Development squads a winning double in friendlies in Lille, France, on Wednesday.

An Under-21 team impressed in a 2-0 victory in their game against the Championnat side and the Under-17s looked to be heading for victory as well until a penalty awarded for handball two minutes from time allowed the home side back in for a 1-1 draw.

Nevertheless, Academy Manager John McDermott and Under-18s coach Alex Inglethorpe were pleased with h