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Daniel Murphy

Manchester United Under-21s draw Bolton Wanderers away in Papa John's Trophy

Manchester United Under-21s have drawn neighbours Bolton Wanderers in the last 16 of the Papa John's Trophy.

The tie will be played at the Whites' University of Bolton Stadium and will take place the week commencing Monday, December 12. The exact date and kick-off time is to be announced in due course.

United's youngsters have already made it further in the tournament than they've managed in their three previous attempts this season by making it to the last 16. In their first two seasons in the tournament, they were knocked out in the second round while last season they failed to make it out of their group.

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This time around Mark Dempsey's side topped their group with wins over Carlisle and Barrow and overcame Wolverhampton Wanderers' Under-21s in a penalty shoot-out in the first knock-out round following a goalless draw. Nathan Bishop made two saves in the 4-1 shoot-out win, while Marc Jurado, Charlie McNeil, Manni Norckett and Kobbie Mainoo all dispatched their spot kicks. McNeil is the U21's top scorer in the competition so far with three goals.

Bolton also topped their group - which contained rivals Tranmere Rovers, Crewe Alexandra and Leeds United Under-21s - and booked their own spot in the last 16 with a thrilling 3-2 win over Barrow.

Papa Johns Trophy Round Of 16 Draw:

Northern Section

Salford v Port Vale

Bolton v Manchester United 21s

Lincoln City v Everton U21s or Mansfield Town

Burton Albion v Accrington Stanley

Southern Section

Portsmouth v Stevenage

Cheltenham v Chelsea U21s

Bristol Rovers v MK Dons

Plymouth v AFC Wimbledon

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