Phil Foden hopes to see Manchester City duo Rico Lewis and Cole Palmer follow his example in graduating from the academy to nail down a first-team place.
04.07.2023 - 21:23 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Youngsters were introduced to the first team environment as St Johnstone started pre-season with a 1-1 draw against Dunfermline.
The Perth squad, light in terms of experience due to injuries, included a number of players who have been working their way through the ranks.
It was the Pars who nudged into an early lead when former Saint Aaron Comrie’s 13th minute delivery found its way to Craig Wighton eight yards out. He wasted little time in nudging the ball low into the bottom corner.
Dunfermline had started far brighter and, before their opener, Lewis McCann - brother of Ali - had struck the outside of the post.
The hosts had continued to look dangerous with the goal advantage but, suddenly, Saints were level thanks to the magic inside Graham Carey’s left boot.
The Irishman’s peach of a strike on 26 minutes whistled high into the net before goalkeeper Deniz Mehmet had the opportunity to react.
Sadly, moments later, Alex Ferguson’s evening was over. He had picked up what appeared to be a groin problem earlier in the game and, despite trying to continue, needed to come off.
Ferguson had been deployed at right back and was replaced by fellow youngster Taylor Steven.
That resulted in a reshuffle with Ryan McGowan moving to the full-back position, Carey was redeployed into the middle of the park and Steven went attacking left in the forward department.
Saints had found their feet a tad more as the half developed and wasted a wonderful chance to nudge in front.
Stevie May was the guilty party when trying to backheel home from close range instead of rolling the ball into the net. He had more time and space than he believed.
Aside from experienced Callum Booth, the Perth bench consisted of 16, 17 and 18-year-olds. No changes
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