We’ve historically found it tough at Villa’s Bodymoor Heath training ground, but a rampant display ensured we took maximum points in the Under-18 Premier League this time around and, in truth, we could have won by more.
Dilan Markanday’s early opener was added to by a pair of close-range goals from striker Reo Griffiths – both arising from Paris Maghoma shots, the second of which hit him on the way in – as we surged into a three-goal lead inside half-an-hour.
There were chances for Markanday and Griffiths to put us out of sight and although the hosts rallied after half-time, we maintained control and added two more goals in the closing stages through substitute Rodel Richards.