Under 18's lose

"We found ourselves 2-0 down at half-time but we were the better team and I still felt we would win the game during the break," he told the official site. "Charlie Barnett scored a free-kick to get us back into it and we had plenty of corners, free-kicks and chances but just couldn't score.

"Although I am disappointed with the result I was very pleased with our overall performance. Francis Smith and Charlie Barnett did very together in the centre of midfield and complemented each other nicely. Michael Nardiello had his best game for us up front and Stephen Darby was excellent again at left back."

Team: David Roberts, Jordan Holmes, Stephen Darby, Robbie Threlfall, Calum Woods, Francis Smith, Craig Lindfield (Jon Pringle 60), Charlie Barnett, Michael Nardiello, Conal Platt (Ryan Wignall 60), Michael Burns (Paul Barratt 75). Subs unused: Paul Lancaster (GK), Jimmy Ryan.