The U21 team from Sheffield Wednesday may appear somewhat different in the upcoming campaign, as the team is actively seeking fresh players.
James Collins, an attacker for Watford who is searching for a new chapter in his career before he is likely to leave Vicarage Road at the conclusion of the season, is one player they are giving a close examination.
The 19-year-old led the line again on Tuesday as the Owls took on Bristol City. The Star had reported last month that he had been spotted in Owls colours at Middlewood Road when he contributed to a 3-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers that moved them up to second in the Professional Development League table.
Collins got the start at the Robins High Performance Centre as Andy Holdsworth’s team won the PDL 2-0 behind goals from Joey Phuthi and Favour Onukwuli. The victory propelled them to the top of the league and significantly bolstered their chances of finishing in the top two.
Adam Alimi-Adetoro and Luke Cook had no place in the starting lineup as their careers at Wednesday appear to be coming to an end. Jay Glover, who is also expected to go this summer, has an injury that will prevent him from playing as the season comes to an end.
The Owls have won five straight games and drawn with second-place Birmingham City. They will play Colchester United next week, and it’s likely that some of the team’s young players will be back after joining the Bristol squad with Ernie Weaver, Logan Stretch, Jarvis Thornton, and Reece Johnson.
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