Derby County Under-18s returned to winning ways with a 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in Premier League – North on Saturday afternoon.
Israel Green opened the scoring for the Rams after converting from 12 yards in the opening five minutes.
Derby held their 1-0 advantage going into the interval at the Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground.
The hosts found the equaliser early in the second-half, as Jerome Abbey beat Charlie Mountain to make it 1-1.
Just 10 minutes later, Bradley Johnson’s side restored their advantage as forward Kean Wren made it 2-1.
The win keeps Derby in 11th place, but closes the gap to Leeds United and Sunderland above the Rams to just one point.
Team
Derby County Under-18s: Mountain (GK), Thomas, Stokes, Taylor, Connor, Hodges, Corry (C), Harvey, Wren, K Clarke, Green.
Substitutes: Dzialuk (GK), Blake, Griffiths, Myers, Wilson.
Next Fixture
The Under-18s are back at Moor Farm next Saturday, as they host Newcastle United in Premier League – North (1pm kick-off).
Words: Josh Smith
