Big Win for Stoke City U21 in the England National League Cup

In an exciting National League Cup match, Stoke City U21 secured an emphatic victory over Forest Green. This game had high expectations, giving the Stoke City youth team a chance to grab a win against a competitive fifth-division side.

Under the guidance of Ryan Shawcross, the U21 squad appears to be on a promising path in this England National League Cup campaign, despite their struggles in the Premier League 2. This victory follows their previous defeat a month ago to Oldham by 2-1, marking their second match in the tournament and an impressive turnaround.

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Dominant Performance for Stoke City U21

One of the standout players of the entire Stoke City U21 squad took the field for this match. Emre Tezgel, at just 19 years old, has already been making waves in Stoke City's senior team under Narcis Pelach, although he hasn’t seen much game time recently.

Tezgel was selected to play against Forest Green in the England National League Cup, where he delivered a stellar performance. With his valuable experience, even at a young age, he quickly showed his potential to become a future starter for Stoke City’s first team.

In this match, Tezgel was in the starting lineup, and he needed just 38 minutes to secure a hat trick. The young English player scored all four goals for Stoke City U21, leading them to a 4-0 victory. Three of these four goals came within the first 38 minutes, showcasing his talent and skill.

This performance serves as a message to Narcis Pelach, indicating that Tezgel is ready and could be a valuable asset for the senior squad in the EFL Championship. It's worth noting that Tezgel has already made six appearances in the Championship this season, with two starts—a very promising stat line for the 19-year-old.