The right-back was part of an impressive team display at the New York Stadium in the competition, which has been rebranded the Leasing.com Trophy, and enjoyed the thrill of competitive football in front of the two passionate sets of supporters.
His strike was a beauty, as he blasted a pass by Brandon Williams past Lewis Price in the home goal, and Largie Ramazani's effort soon afterwards sealed three points. Lincoln City and Doncaster Rovers are also in the Reds' group.
After injury curtailed his progress at times last term, the youngster's motto since the start of the summer has been 'minor setback, major comeback' and he has certainly started well in that regard.