EDS & Academy

Training: EDS and U18s stay on track

Our Elite Development Squad and Under-18s are keeping in shape ahead of the resumption of their leagues later this month.

The ongoing international break has brought a halt to both the Premier League 2 and U18 Premier League campaigns, with our sides defending champions in both competitions.

With some of our players away with their national sides, the remaining players across both age groups are training together to stay at their best.

2023/24 fixtures

Our Elite Development Squad are next in action on Wednesday 25 October when we to Switzerland to face Young Boys.

Brian Barry-Murphy will be hoping for an upturn in fortunes when the season restarts, having won one match in each of the Premier League 2 and UEFA Youth League.

Ben Wilkinson‘s U18s team have won four of our five league matches so far and remain unbeaten in the north group.

Take a look at the best photos from today’s joint session below...

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ON THEIR WAY : Jaden Heskey leads his team-mates out on to the training pitch

ON THEIR WAY : Jaden Heskey leads his team-mates out on to the training pitch
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ALL SMILES : Harrison Parker embracing the wet and windy Manchester autumn

ALL SMILES : Harrison Parker embracing the wet and windy Manchester autumn
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EYES ON THE PRIZE : Daniel Batty focuses on the ball

EYES ON THE PRIZE : Daniel Batty focuses on the ball
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STRIDING FORWARD : Matt Henderson steps on to the ball

STRIDING FORWARD : Matt Henderson steps on to the ball
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WILL'S WAY : Dickson bursts into space

WILL'S WAY : Dickson bursts into space
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GOALIE GEORGE : Murray-Jones gets ready for another shot

GOALIE GEORGE : Murray-Jones gets ready for another shot
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SPRINT TEST : Heskey tries to break free

SPRINT TEST : Heskey tries to break free
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TEAM TALK : The players gather around to reflect on the session

TEAM TALK : The players gather around to reflect on the session