No fewer than nine City academy players made their debut in the 0-2 defeat in the Carabao Cup against Doncaster tonight. Seven youngsters made their debuts in the starting XI with a further two coming off the bench. Midfielder Daniel Batty (pictured) gave a Man of the Match performance.
The players are:
- Will Annan 1036
- Daniel Batty 1037
- Josh Clackstone 1038
- Brandon Fleming 1039
- Tyler Hamilton 1040
- Will Mannion 1041
- Robbie McKenzie 1042
- Ellis Barkworth 1043
- Ben Hinchliffe 1044