Welsh football players. - Young guns

�It�s all good for their education and progression. Newcastle were narrow in midfield and they had to match that, but look at how Ched Evans did against Abdoulaye Faye. I thought he was magnificent but they all stood up and were counted, they really competed but more importantly we passed the ball well and created chances." Ian Miller, acting reserve team coach

Dean Grubb (Weston Super-Mare - midfielder) Has a second chance to impress Burnley manager Steve Cotterill. The club have been given permission to have a second look at the ex Bristol City academy graduate, and will now hope he has done enough to get back in the league on a full time basis.

Andy King (Leicester - midfielder) Made a shock debut for the Foxes in midweek in the stalemate with Wolves. With the rebuilding work under way at the Walkers Stadium, new boss Gary Megson has given youth a chance. The 18 year old was thrown in as a replacement for the injured Stephen Clemence and impressed the gaffer on his debut.

"I have only been here a fortnight and I have seen him play a couple of times. I like what I have seen. I thought he did exceptionally well for an 18 year old playing against that side." Gary Megson, Leicester City manager

Kayne McLaggon (Southampton - striker) Signed his first pro-contract on his seventeenth birthday last week. He also started up front on his own as the Saints U18 beat Pompey 2-0 last weekend. The team was captained by Ian Jones (Southampton - defender).

Joe Partington (Bournemouth - midfielder) Was an unused substitute as the Cherries slumped to another defeat that leaves them marooned at the bottom of League One. It has been a tough old season so far for manager Kevin Bond, and with a lack of fit bodies, he gave the Wales U19 midfielder a spot on the bench alongside Sam Vokes (Bournemouth - striker) who came on after 68 minutes in the 2-0 defeat to Brighton.

Jamie Price (Gloucester City - midfielder) Would now be eligible for the Wales U23 semi-pro tournament in Italy after signing for Gloucester City. After being released by Birmingham during the summer, the former Wales youth had trials with Hereford, Swansea and Yeovil without receiving a firm offer at the end of it. It is now hoped that he can settle into first team football and work his way back up the leagues.

Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City - defender) Travelled with the seniors to Preston at the weekend with his managers praise ringing in his ears. It seems that the 'Robot' as he is called around Ashton Gate has impressed the manager enough to warrant being around the first team, and could get a look in sooner, rather than later. He and James Wilson (Bristol City - defender) Were both on fine form in midweek as the reserves coasted to a 3-0 victory over Cheltenham Town. Wilson was returning after a three week lay off with a knee injury.

Chris Saunders (Charlton - defender) Got a run out for the reserves this week as he tried to shake off the rust of not having a game for a bit. The Wales U17 international came through 90 minutes as his side slipped to a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ipswich.

Marc Williams (Wrexham - striker) Made it two goals in two starts as Wrexham earned a welcome three points last Saturday. The Wales U21 international curled in a superb strike from the edge of the box to score the only goal of the game in the second half.

Rhys Williams (Middlesborough - defender) Played the full 90 as the Boro reserves beat Everton 3-1 on Tuesday night. It seems the young centre half is now fully fit and will now hopefully be available to Brian Flynn when the U21's entertain Malta at the Racecourse on the 17th of this month.