Reds in the EFL trophy 19/20

As noted above, playing the 18s was great experience for them, the u23s are basically the league cup team.

For me it's a worthwhile exercise. Playing against senior pros in competitive games

For me it's a worthwhile exercise. Playing against senior pros in competitive games

Mostly agree, so long as the physical difference isn't too great.

Mostly agree, so long as the physical difference isn't too great.

The scheduling of the games has been the biggest issue.

The scheduling of the games has been the biggest issue.

Sure. The 23s played in that first game but were not available for the other two. I guess you're right that it didn't really cause any damage.