Young Wolves downed as they exit EFL Trophy
Wolves under-21s ended their EFL Trophy campaign with a 3-0 defeat at Crewe.
The Wolves youngsters had goalkeeper John Ruddy in their ranks to offer some experience but he was under pressure from the start, pulling off a fine save to deny an early effort from J’Neil Bennett.
Crewe went in front on 13 minutes, however, through Mikael Mandron with a well-worked goal. Shortly afterwards, Crewe hit the bar and the post after smart team moves.
Mandron then claimed his second of the night with a headed goal from an inch-perfect cross.
Wolves’ youngsters improved in the second half and pushed for a breakthrough, with Chem Campbell long-range effort going over the bar.
But, wuith 11 minutes left on the clock, Crewe wrapped up the game with a Joe Robbins drive which was deflected past the stranded Ruddy.
