Barmby (who only turned 14 a few months back, won't be a scholar until 2011) is a winger, didn't have too much chance to shine, looked a skilful kid though. Gorre had even less opportunity, another attacking player who played mainly out wide, looked comfortable on the ball, not too much else to say as he didn't really feature a great deal in the quarter of an hour or so he got.
Lingard started very brightly, took his goal wonderfully (hopefully someone can get a video) and was very involved, but Blackburn took control of the first half and he faded a bit. Clearly very talented but still so tiny, although to be fair to him he wasn't exactly bullied off the ball too often.
Gorman was... ineffective wide left in the first half, didn't really get into the game. Moved to left-back in the second half and did pretty well.
Fryers and Thorpe did well at the back, best I've seen Zeki play for the 18s, they were up against a very decent front line. Fryers was especially good second half when moved inside to centre-half. Larnell Cole was pretty tidy in central midfield, has nice touch and composure, another one who's a bit small though, ws outfought occasionally, but not for want of trying. Morrison did well when he came on, we've all seen plenty of him though.
King and Ajose were the stand-outs in general, Ajose was involved in everything and has been pretty impressive lately, King is a really intriguing prospect I think. His pace is incredible, he destroyed the Blackburn defence a few times yesterday even after giving them big headstarts, he's powerful, knows where the goal is, really looking forward to seeing how he progresses next season.
