U21s: United v Southampton

Tyler Fletcher opened the scoring with a well-crafted volley from outside the box, which looped over the Saints' defence and beyond goalkeeper Adli Mohamed.

Dan Gore doubled our lead after half an hour with a drilled finish from a similar spot, giving the young Reds a nice cushion heading into the interval.

Goals by Ethan Wheatley and Jack Moorhouse (2) after half-time proved enough to see off any potential comeback arising from Baylee Dipepa's second-half header.

The game kicked off with a relatively even battle in the opening moments, but it was Travis Binnion's side who struck first through Fletcher.

Sam Murray won his aerial duel from a corner and managed nod the ball back out to Fletcher…