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EFL Trophy: Tranmere Rovers beat Leicester City Under-21s to reach quarter-finals

Tranmere Rovers became the last side to book their place in the Papa John's Trophy quarter-finals with victory over Leicester City Under-21s.

League Two Rovers were 3-1 up at half-time through Morgan Ferrier and two goals from Danny Lloyd after Jacob Wakeling had briefly levelled things.

Corey Taylor stretched the lead before Thanawat Suengchitthawon grabbed a consolation as the game finished 4-2.

The draw for the quarter-finals takes place on Saturday, 23 January.

Seven League One sides made it through to the last eight on Tuesday, while Leicester were the only remaining academy team in the competition.