Speaking post-match, U21s head coach Barry Lewtas told club media: "I thought we were brilliant.

I thought we were brilliant out of possession, in the second half we were able to get closer to them and we created some real good chances.

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"They were a real good team and we were up against real good players, a team with a real identity in how they wanted to play.

It'll go down as a real good win.".

We just want to make sure that we're giving him the right opportunity to get back playing, finish the season with us, but obviously really kick-start into next season as well.

"It was brilliant to get him on and we put him on in a really important part of the game as well