Stoke boss Steven Schumacher was delighted his team successfully negotiated a “difficult test” as they saw off League Two Carlisle 2-0.
It was a youthful Potters outfit that made Carabao Cup progress at Brunton Park, thanks to second-half goals from Freddie Anderson and Emre Tezgel.
Schumacher, whose team defeated Coventry in their Championship opener at the weekend, said: “It was a really good performance all round.
“I said to the lads before the game about this being a difficult test here, especially with us having such a young starting XI.
“But I knew that if we stayed patient and keep trying to move the ball, eventually the space would open up.
“That’s exactly what happened, and it’s a great feeling to get into the second-round draw.”
Stoke went closest in the first period when Sol Sidibe’s strike thumped the crossbar before Charlie Wyke threatened at the other end.
What proved to be the decisive moments of the match came in the second period from Stoke youngsters Anderson and substitute Emre Tezgel, who struck in the 48th and 79th minutes respectively.
Carlisle boss Paul Simpson was determined to take the positives from an early League Cup exit.
He said: “I was really pleased with the effort from all the players and the way we went about our tasks.
“Over the 95 minutes I was happy with the consistent level of performance against a good Stoke side.
“There were some good things from us, but you have to look at the extra quality they had.
“We just didn’t have enough quality to finish the chances we created – that’s the most frustrating thing.”
Let's start our Daily Laugh today. Man Utd 3-2 Bodo Glimt last night Liverpool Now This lol Football gives thanks to the important things on Thanksgiving Kylian Mbappe found himself in an awkward position B Boy Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow!(Credit: Justtoonit, FootballLaughss, BleacherReportFootball)...
Liverpool are said to be after Kerkez, while United have him on a long list of possible left-back additions. The 21-year-old's contract with Bournemouth runs until the summer of 2028.Sky Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg is reporting: "Milos Kerkez is drawing interest from several Premier League clubs."Liverpool is pursuing him, and he's also on Manchester United's long list of options. MUFC are ...
Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider's Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – suggested the 32-year-old, who would be 36 at the end of a three-year extension, is trying to "pile pressure" on owners Fenway Sports Group.Salah spoke out after scoring a brace in t...
The new United boss wants Benfica's rising star Tomas Araujo, 22, and could push for a £50million deal for the central defender when the transfer window opens in January.Man Utd are lining up a £50m January swoop for Benfica defender Tomas AraujoAmorim has a meeting with Old Trafford decision makers on Friday and will discuss a move for Araujo.Araujo has been a pillar of the Portuguese g...
Man City eye Wharton & Zubimendi as Rodri replacementsManchester City have identified Adam Wharton and Martin Zubimendi as the top candidates to replace Rodri in the January transfer window.Gabbia to stay at Milan until 2029Matteo Gabbia extends AC Milan contract until the summer of 2029.Premier League clubs chase Lyon's rising star Malick FofanaLiverpool, Arsenal, and Aston Villa are reported...
Let's start our Daily Laugh today. Mbappe VS Liverpool Path confirmed… Kylian Mbappe after Virgil van Dijk took him down. 0.6% chance. 99.4% faith. lol I can't unsee this … League titles won "since 2009" Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow!(Credit: Justtoonit, FootballLaughss, PL__OOC)...
The Egyptian is locked in contract negotiations with the club, who do not want to commit to a multi-year, high wage deal.Salah is in the form of his life, but is 32, which is giving the Reds pause for giving him a two or three-year extension.Per Sky Sports, clubs in the Saudi Pro League are not actively pursuing Salah at present.While he is a target and one they would love to sign, they are not go...
The Blues have made an effort to sign the best and youngest talent from around the world since the takeover by Clearlake.Chelsea are in talks to sign the son of Emmanuel EboueChelsea will have to pay compensation for Mathis EboueThe club are now in talks to sign Mathis Eboue from the Watford academy.The 15-year-old is, of course, the son of Arsenal cult hero Emmanuel Eboue.The Daily Mail have clai...
Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez signed a one-year contract extension, meaning he will continue to play in Major League Soccer next season.Suarez, who joined the Herons on a one-year contract in December, tied for second place in the MLS Golden Boot race and earned a nomination to the 2024 MLS newcomer of the year award."I'm very happy, very excited to continue for another year and to be able to en...
United target Napoli's KvaratskheliaManchester United are reportedly showing strong interest in Napoli forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, according to SportMediaset. The 23-year-old Georgian star, under contract with Napoli until 2027, has yet to reach an agreement on an extension with the Serie A leaders. The Red Devils are prepared to table a lucrative five-year deal worth at least €8 million ...
- 1 Chelsea make Nkunku sale call amid ManUtd interest
- 2 Transfer news & rumours LIVE
- 3 Mascherano nears Miami; Martino exits
- 4 Chloe Kelly sends fans wild in daring outfit at GQ Men of the Year
- 5 Former Premier League star saved his wife and baby from house fire
- 6 Thierry Henry poses with rarely-seen partner Andrea on red carpet
- 7 Amorim targets Sporting Lisbon's Quenda
- 8 Ruben Amorim ‘could move to Ten Hag or Pogba’s old homes’
- 9 Transfer news & rumours LIVE
- 10 The secret and very normal jobs of England’s WAGs