PAT, DOM AND MATT BACK IN ACTION

The under 18's faced Gillingham on Saturday morning and earned a 2-2 draw in a match that saw the return to action of three young defenders.

Steve Gallen was able to call upon the services of three of our brightest defensive hopes for the trip to Gillingham. The ex Arsenal pair of Matt Hislop and Dominic Shimmin both made their first appearances at this level this season whilst Patrick Kanyuka, who has been dogged with injury problems throughout the campaign, made his second under 18's start this term. Regulars Tim Sandercombe, Karl Yelland, Harry Smart and Ricky Sappleton were also included in the starting eleven.

Rangers found themselves one down after a deflected Gillingham free kick beat Sandercombe but Harry Smart headed home just before half time to level things up with his first of the season. Rangers took the lead after the break as Danny Maguire continued his scoring run by bagging his fourth goal at this level in just six starts. The lead didn't last long though, Gillingham ensured the points were shared when a second deflected shot found its way past the unfortunate Sandercombe in goal.

The result means Rangers slip to third in the South East Conference table, two points behind Rushden in second. We have three games left to play and they are all away from home. Our next game is this Saturday when the lads travel to face 8th placed Northampton.

Rangers team: Sandercombe, Yelland, Kanyuka (Goode), Shimmin (Sethi), Hislop, Coyne (Rose), Smart, Cousins, Arthur, Sappleton, Maguire. Subs not used: Ngongou.