Williamson impressed with talented Dons youngsters

Keon Lewis-BurgessKeon Lewis-Burgess
Keon Lewis-Burgess
There were not many bright sparks last night, but the youngsters impressed the MK Dons boss

On a night when there were more disappointing elements than positives for MK Dons, Mike Williamson was pleased with the never-say-die attitudes of his academy picks despite the exit from the Bristol Street Motors Trophy.

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Albert Wood and Keon Lewis-Burgess played the full 90 minutes during the 4-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion U21s on Tuesday night, while there were also substitute appearances for Phoenix Scholtz, Rian Silver, Charlie Stirland and Joel Anker.

Defender Wood had a hard-fought game at centre-back, and Lewis-Burgess was our standout man in the centre of the park.

And it was an impression he left on the head coach too, with both the youngsters leaving a mark on Williamson.

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“(Keon) was always wanting to do the right thing, and Albert too,” said Williamson. “They kept wanting the ball, wanting to do the right things, didn't shy away from it. A lot of your career is suffering, defeat and suffering. They have to find the reaction, that pride to keep growing, and they will and will be better for it.”

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