Members of our Elite Development Squad and Under-18s were put through their paces at the CFA as the latest training session took place amidst a glorious backdrop of wall-to-wall September sunshine.

As there are no competitive games scheduled this weekend due to the September international break, it gives the players and coaching staff extra time to hone vital planning and development work on the training field.

With two wins on the bounce for both our EDS and Under-18s, there was already a feel-good factor coursing through the squads.

And the glorious sunshine and temperature only added to the positive Academy atmosphere as the City youngsters went about their work.

View the best of the training session in our gallery below…