Sonny Aljofree: Man United loanee goes from strength to strength | OneFootball

Manchester United loanees were again in action on Wednesday night in League Two.

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Sonny Aljofree

The centre back started on the right of a back three, as he so often did for Accrington Stanley last season.

He has had a mixed start to life at Notts County, being subbed off after only 56 minutes last weekend,

Aljofree made a much bigger impression in this game however, scoring his first goal for his new club. The 20-year-old managed an impressive three goals for Accrington last season and once again showed his ability in front of goal, as he scored their second in a 4-1 win over Shrewsbury Town.

After a well-worked corner found its way into the box, Aljofree controlled the ball and poked it into the bottom corner, showing almost a striker’s instinct in the box.

He was also impressive in his defensive duties, making four clearances and winning all his ground duels.

The youngster did lose his only aerial battle and made an error leading to a shot from the opposition.

Aljofree was also positive on the ball, completing 82% of his pass attempts. He will next be in action when The Magpies host Bromley on Saturday.

Elyh Harrison

The United keeper started for Shrewsbury and actually conceded the goal against his fellow academy starlet.

He did manage to make four saves but he also conceded four goals in the loss.

Harrison did make one high claim and completed 76% of his passes. His best stop was also a diving effort to his left that kept out a long range curling shot in the first half.

Unfortunately, he did make one error which led to a goal. He was at fault as he failed to hold onto a low cross from out wide and spilt the ball into the path of Matt Dennis, who made no mistake, slotting in the opener after just seven minutes.

The United academy keeper will hope to bounce back on Saturday when the Shrews travel to Swindon Town.

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