It was the striker’s first start in 2025/26, and there is no better way to mark a return to a starting line-up than with a goal.
Warhurst played out the entirety of City’s Premier League 2 stalemate, he constantly pressed when City didn’t have possession and continuously asked questions of Southampton’s defenders when our young boys in blue went on the attack.
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City’s number nine scored our first of the evening to draw us level. He tapped home Emilio Lawrence’s cross, an all-too familiar finish from the local lad who has showcased his goalscoring abilities across his three seasons representing the Academy at Under-18s and EDS level.
And for the 19-year-old, it was a nice moment to be back from injury and playing a key role in City’s team.
“Yeah it’s a good feeling, it’s what I love doing,” said Warhurst.
“Especially as a striker, that’s considered your job, so good to get on the scoresheet.
“He asked me to give it my best of the ball and with the ball. And I tried to do that. Obviously I’ve not put in a full game in a while so I got a bit tired but glad I got through it.
“I want to be consistent and try and play as many games as possible in all the different competitions so I’m going to train hard and do everything I can.”
Watch Warhurst’s post-match interview in full via the video above...
