Darren Davies | Cup exit a huge learning moment
Coach Darren Davies believes Swansea City Under-18s will learn a lot from the disappointment of being denied a quarter-final place in the Professional Development League Cup at Plymouth.
Ten-man Swansea City Under-21s continued their good run of form and registered their first away win of the season as goals from Wasiri Williams, Joe Thomas and Ben Lloyd ensured they took all three points against Reading in the Professional Development League.
Corey Hurford has urged Swansea City Under-21s to continue to show the togetherness and team spirit that helped them extend their unbeaten home run after a 4-0 victory over Watford in the Professional Development League.
Coach Anthony Wright praised his Swansea City Under-21 side for an excellent first-half display in their 4-0 victory over Watford, but reminded them the second half showed there is also plenty to work on.
Earlier this month a number of Swansea City academy players and staff were part of the Wales age-grade set-up visiting the French National Football Centre at Clairefontaine as part of preparations for the upcoming Victory Shield and Uefa European Championship qualifiers.
Swansea City Under-21s goalkeeper Ben Hughes was pleased to have made the most of his opportunity with the development side, as he marked his bow with a number of fine saves in the 3-2 win over Charlton at Landore.