Chief said it pre game. The Academy kids would get their 45 mins, and chance to shine. But really they would need to also show themselves over a consistent period of time, week in week out at trainings, National League etc - to really give themselves a real shot of cracking the first team squad.
As Greeny said in the post game, they have now given Italiano a welcome selection headache. But yeah they need to showcase more than just 45 mins in a pre season friendly, where they had the advantage of being "in season". This cohort of Weenix are having one of their better seasons in Central League, and will be interesting to see how they go in National League. And then how guys like Fergus Gillion (if selected) go at the U20 WC
As Greeny said in the post game, they have now given Italiano a welcome selection headache. But yeah they need to showcase more than just 45 mins in a pre season friendly, where they had the advantage of being "in season". This cohort of Weenix are having one of their better seasons in Central League, and will be interesting to see how they go in National League. And then how guys like Fergus Gillion (if selected) go at the U20 WC