Fulham Under-23s turn their attention back to the PL Cup on Friday when they face Birmingham at Motspur Park.

A win will all but secure qualification to the last 16 for Mark Pembridge’s men as Reading could also book their place in the last 16 with a win over Colchester.

Having tasted an impressive victory against Manchester United last week, the Young Whites go into the game full of confidence with their new found ruthless streak.

Goals from Mattias Käit, Elijah Adebayo and Stephen Humphrys sunk the Red Devils, having found themselves a goal behind through Tahith Chong’s stunning free kick.

Birmingham, on the other hand, are still going strong in the Professional Development League. However, three consecutive wins came to an abrupt halt at the hands of Sheffield United, to knock them off the top of the table.

Last Time Out:

Two first half goals within five minutes from Luca De La Torre and Harvey Elliott’s stunning volley put Fulham well on the way to a comfortable victory.

Tommy Anderson’s impressive long-range strike buoyed the Blues, but it was in-vain as the Young Whites kicked off their PL Cup campaign with a win.

View from the Gaffer:

Mark Pembridge was happy to reflect on the Manchester United game having seen his side taking their chances, and views the cup game as a good time to prepare for a league run.

“We took our chances in the game. We went 1-0 down, in general our team shape was excellent.” He told fulhamfc.com. “I think it was the first time since the Middlesbrough game in August that we have gone two goals up.

In Focus: Birmingham U23s