Charlton’s U21s continued their impressive start to the 2024/25 campaign with a comprehensive 5-0 victory against Sheffield Wednesday on Monday afternoon.
Micah Mbick, Ryan Huke, Toby Bower, Kai Enslin and Harvey Kedwell were all on the scoresheet at Hillsborough as the young Addicks made it five wins from a possible six in Professional Development League 2.
The opening goal came after 23 minutes, when Mbick tapped home after being found by fellow forward Patrick Casey.
The in-form Huke doubled the young Addicks' lead before half-time with his seventh goal in as many games this term. Enslin retrieved possession high up the pitch and threaded a pass through to the midfielder, who arrowed his shot beyond Jack Phillips from the edge of the 18-yard box.
Bower was given a golden chance to add his side’s third four minutes after the restart as Alan Mwamba was brought down following neat footwork. The full-back made no mistake from the penalty spot, sending Phillips the wrong way and firing into the bottom-right corner.
Enslin then added Charlton's third, exchanging a deft one-two with Casey before rifling into the roof of the net.
There was still time for Kedwell to make it five. Huke played a neat ball through for the midfielder, who cut inside and smashed home to put the seal on another superb showing from Chris Lock's team.
The young Addicks, who have now scored 24 goals in their opening six league fixtures, are next in action on Friday afternoon when they take on Watford at Vicarage Road (KO 1pm).
Charlton: MacLorg; Hobden (Toure 74), Hunter, Bower; Fullah, Mwamba (Safa 66), Kedwell (c), Huke, Enslin; Casey (Brown 74), Mbick (Sol-Loza 66)
Sub (not used): Sadler
Goals: Mbick 23, Huke 37, Bower (pen) 49, Enslin 73, Kedwell 82
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