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Here’s how the Blues players fared in their final warm-up at the club’s Hilsea training base.
9. John Swift 7
Cruised through a 45-minute runout in the middle of the park. Kept the ball well and didn’t over-exert himself. Worked the keeper with one 20-yard free-kick before withdrawal at the interval. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages
10. Eoin Kenny 8 MOTM
Standout showing from the Northern Ireland prospect down the right flank. Bright from the outset and enjoyed plenty of success with his positive running, the new boy going close with one cross-shot nine minutes before the break. Pre-season of promise. | Stephen Flynn/ProSportsImages
11. Marko Milovanovic 7
Intriguing first glimpse of our big Serb. Got a scheduled 30 minutes under his belt in which he put himself about and made some runs stretching the Kuwait SC defence. Was brought down when clear on goal in the 19th minute and his last touch was an effort on goal from a tight angle from Agu’s through ball. Positive effort all round. | Jason Brown
12. Chinedu Agu 7
Chinedu Agu Lively from first-year pro in the first half in particular. One through ball for Milovanovic caught the eye, as he capped a decent pre-season after earning a deal. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages