Town's U21s were held to a 1-1 draw by Charlton Athletic at Bent Lane on Friday afternoon.

Striker Harley Curtis (pictured) opened the scoring with a confident finish past visiting keeper Ahmed Kone on just eight minutes, after the ball fell kindly to him following a good block to deny Tawanda Chirewa.

The Addicks hit back straight away though as the young Blues lost possession just outside their own box and Pat Casey toe-poked the ball across goal and into the far bottom corner.

Nico Valentine found himself through on goal shortly before half-time but Kone did well to block his effort, and although John McGreal's side had most of the play after the break, they couldn't break down a stubborn Charlton backline.

Midfielder Panutche Camara made his return from the groin surgery he underwent in December and put in a comfortable display before being replaced on 64.

U21s: Williamson, Lavin, Armin, O'Connor, F Barbrook, Carr, Valentine (Ayinde 78), Camara (Foyo 64), Curtis (Taylor 86), Chirewa, Morgan. Unused: Cullum, Cousens.

Photo: TWTD

Linkboy13 added 18:15 - Mar 3 Great to see Camara back in action after three operations could be the boost we need for the end of season run in. Luongo was signed as cover and he's really looked the part in the last two games a nice headache for McKenna if they both stay fit.
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