Horndean sticking with young guns for Amesbury Wessex League Cup clash

Apart from a couple of senior players returning from injury, the visitors will field a side made up largely of under-18s players.

The same squad beat AFC Portchester in the last round and the Deans boss Michael Birmingham praised the work of his youth team coaches.

‘Neil Perkins and Jason Harris are doing a magnificent job with the youngsters,’ he said.

‘They are putting in so much hard work and making sure the lads are coached the correct way.

‘A number have forced their way into the senior side and more will follow soon.

‘It is a joy to be associated with them.

‘Amesbury are also a young side and this will be another important step in progressing our youngsters.

‘They won't be fazed by it.’

Former Southampton midfielder Jake Thomson and Louie Martin are the two senior players lending their experience.