Adam Lawrence’s young Reds were crowned English champions back in May, earning them a place in Europe’s elite club competition at this level, as well as the glistening league trophy.
A 5-2 triumph in Vilnius a fortnight ago at Zalgiris’ LFF Stadium gave United confidence and a three-goal advantage coming into Wednesday evening’s second leg at Leigh Sports Village, where Lawrence’s outfit wasted little time in extending their advantage.
Ethan Williams, a double goalscorer out in Lithuania, coolly slotted home past Joris Aliukonis seven minutes in, assisted excellently by Ashton Missin, equally lively in Greater Manchester as he was in the first leg.