Sunderland's youngsters turned on the style as they beat National League side Tamworth 5-1 in the National League Cup.
Competition pitting Premier League U21s against fifth-tier reserves fails to inspire a paltry Wealdstone crowd as Southampton are beaten
Spurs blow is more evidence of the increasingly pressure the relentless football schedule is putting on players
Ruud van Nistelrooy enjoyed a winning start as interim Manchester United manager by beating Leicester 5-2 to reach the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday as Manchester City crashed out 2-1 to Tottenham.Arsenal host Crystal Palace, who beat Aston Villa 2-1, in the quarters.