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Leicester U23 starlets shine in win over former champions Everton

By Elliot Mackness

Jakub Stolarczyk of Leicester City (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
Jakub Stolarczyk of Leicester City (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) /
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Vontae Daley-Campbell of Leicester City (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) /

The line-up was: Brad Young (GK), Kasey McAteer (FB), Filip Benkovic, Ronny Nelson, Bayli Spencer Adams (CBs), Vontae Daley-Campbell (FB), Sammy Braybrooke (DM), Wanya Marcal-Madivadua (CM), Thanawat Suengchitthawon, Tawanda Maswanhise, Jake Wakeling (ST).

Tactically they set out as a 3-4-3 with Maswanhise and Seungchitthawon acting as inside forwards, also dropping deeper to form a 5-4-1 formation in defence.

Ben Petty’s tactics helped the young city side to control what spaces Everton were able to progress into, and to regroup centrally during sustained periods of pressure. This forced Everton into long balls and helpless crosses.

There were periods of weakness and fear, particularly in the second half as McAteer was starting to get caught out of position much more frequently. Luckily, they soaked up the pressure with Benko in defence.

The starlets

Brad Young. Transferred in from Hartlepool’s first team, Young joined Leicester to compete with Chitiru Odunze and Jakub Stolarczyk to be the next upcoming goalkeeper for the Foxes.

Stolarczyk made at least three absolutely brilliant saves, using his reaction speed, acrobatics, and excellent positioning to prevent the Seagrave side losing their advantage. I expect senior appearances after a few loans.

Kasey McAteer; interestingly, McAteer is not a wing-back or full-back by his trade, but has slotted into that position with relative ease. He brings two important elements: energy and attacking intent.