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Match report: U23s put five past Salford in friendly win at Kirkby

Jack Bearne and captain Liam Millar were on the mark in the first half for Barry Lewtas' side at Kirkby.

Bearne grabbed his second of the day following half-time and was then joined on the scoresheet by Jake Cain and Fidel O'Rourke.

In further positive news, the match also saw Herbie Kane and Joe Hardy feature as the pair made a return from injury.

The young Reds went up after four minutes when Millar beat two Salford defenders on the left and squared for Bearne at the back post to finish.

Their lead was doubled in minute 18 when Millar dribbled beyond four opponents before cutting in from the left and firing beyond the goalkeeper.