Saints crashed out of the FA Youth Cup against Manchester United last night.

First-half goals from midfielders Sam Hewson and Daniel Drinkwater gave United a 2-0 win at Ewen Fields, the home of Conference North outfit Hyde United, where Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Charlton helped make up the 332-strong crowd.

Saints coach Georges Prost was disappointed with his side's early exit.

He said: "We didn't show our potential and the good football we are capable of. I don't understand why. Maybe the lads were a bit tense about playing United in this competition but it is a shame because we are better than we showed."

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