Manchester United’s U21 side will be in action on Tuesday evening against Brackley on match day two of the National League Cup.
Over one month after the competition began for Travis Binnion’s side, with a game abandonment against Tamworth, game two pits the Red Devils against Brackley.
During match day one, Manchester United vs Tamworth was abandoned in the 40th minute after Sekou Kone suffered an injury to the head.
Prior to this, Chido Obi had shown impressive glimpses for United, and against Brackley, he will want to prove himself against senior opposition, as will several others.
Shea Lacey scored a wonder goal against a PFA XI earlier this month and likely plays this one. Meanwhile, we expect Amir Ibragimov in midfield as he looks to establish himself as a U21 regular.
Follow along below for all the latest before, during, and after the game on Tuesday evening.
Brackley 2-1 (Devaney) Manchester United
Full time
Manchester United run out of time in an effort for an equaliser, Brackley win 2-1 but United will be encouraged with the performance.
[Link]Obi forces big save
Nice play down the left sees Obi’s shot goal bound but an impressive save denies him.
[Link]Jim Thwaites set for big opportunity
It is a strong team named by United, but we can’t help but be excited by Thwaites’ inclusion above all else.
He’s been immense for the U18s and earned promotion to the U21s.
Now he needs to prove he belongs here.
[Link]Manchester United XI
Murdock, Kamason, Bennett, Armer, Mantato, Devaney (c), T. Fletcher, Scanlon, Thwaites, Biancheri, Obi
Subs: Heath, Mills, Kukonki, Lusale
[Link]Who Manchester United should be starting vs Brackley
With no game last weekend, this team should be full strength from the U21s. Here is how we would line up.
Murdock; Kamason, Munro, Armer, Overy; Ibragimov, Tyler Fletcher; Lacey, Jack Fletcher, Biancheri; Obi
[Link]Manchester United U21 vs Brackley LIVE
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