Sheffield Wednesday got their pre-season off to a winning start on Friday.
Jos Luhukay’s quest to give youth a chance continued as Sheffield Wednesday travelled to Lincoln City on Friday.
As well as Jordan Thorniley and Ashley Baker – two Under-23 players who featured regularly in the Owls’ squad towards the end of last season – academy products Jack Lee and Alex Hunt were handed starts at Sincil Bank.
And it was midfielder Hunt – a finalist alongside Reading’s Danny Loader and eventual winner Ryan Sessegon of Fulham for last season’s LFE Apprentice of the Year award – who caught the eye of some Wednesday supporters present in Lincolnshire.
Despite being distinctively slight in stature, the 18-year-old was not afraid to throw his weight around and also impressed with his range of passing during a 45-minute cameo.
This is what’s being said about him on Twitter…
Half-time substitute Fernando Forestieri scored the game’s only goal shortly after half-time to ensure victory for Sheffield Wednesday.
Can Hunt force his way into Sheffield Wednesday’s side this season?
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