Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom hailed the strength of his new squad following a 5-0 Carabao Cup rout of League Two Harrogate.Milutan Osmajic and Sam Greenwood were two of six changes Heckingbottom made to the side that started his first match at the Deepdale helm – Saturday’s 1-0 Championship triumph over Luton.And the pair combined in devastating fashion with Montenegro internation...Full Story »

Ian Evatt is desperate for Bolton to draw a Premier League big fish in Wednesday night’s EFL Cup third-round draw after his side beat Shrewsbury 2-0.Second-half goals from Jordi Osei-Tutu, his first for the club, and Dion Charles did the damage as the Trotters reached the third round for the first time in seven seasons.And Evatt, whose side triumphed at Wembley in the EFL Trophy last year,...Full Story »

Sean Dyche was pleased with how Everton overcame the “noise” around their alarming start to the season to take a “mini step forward” by beating Doncaster in the Carabao Cup.Bottom of the Premier League having conceded seven without reply across their two opening matches, the Toffees desperately needed to lift the mood ahead of Bournemouth’s visit on Saturday.Everton...Full Story »

Mat Sadler was rightly delighted after seeing League Two Walsall come from two goals down to beat League One promotion hopefuls Huddersfield 3-2 in the Carabao Cup.A Nathan Lowe brace and a Michal Helik own goal overturned the visitors’ efforts from Josh Koroma and Josh Ruffels in either half, with Matty Pearson shown a straight red and Lowe having a penalty saved in between.Sadler said: &...Full Story »

Mark Robins expressed his delight after Coventry reached the third round of the Carabao Cup for the first time in 12 seasons following a 1-0 win against Oxford.Summer signing Brandon Thomas-Asante scored his first goal for the Sky Blues which saw Robins’ men beat the U’s for the second time in 11 days.He said: “It’s great that we’re in the hat for the next round.&ld...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher believes the future is bright for Stoke after his youngsters took centre stage in the 5-0 Carabao Cup second round win at Middlesbrough.Emre Tezgel and Liverpool loanee Lewis Koumas, both 18, were on the scoresheet at the Riverside while there was a hat-trick of assists for 20-year-old Andrew Moran.Tezgel put Stoke ahead in the first half before the Potters stunned their hosts ...Full Story »

Richard Keogh said pride was his overriding emotion after League One Blackpool beat Blackburn 2-1 in the Carabao Cup.The Championship outfit turned early dominance into a lead when Makhtar Gueye’s 21st-minute penalty put Rovers ahead.But the Seasiders, winless in League One this season, turned the game on its head with quickfire goals through Jake Beesley’s close-range finish and Hay...Full Story »

Charlie Adam was overjoyed after Fleetwood stunned League One Rotherham 2-1 in the second round of the Carabao Cup.The Cod Army found themselves behind in the opening exchanges after Jamie McCart’s early opener at Highbury.But Ryan Graydon’s impressive brace within 13 first-half minutes sent the hosts through.“I’m really impressed with the performance,” Adam said. &...Full Story »

Manager Richie Wellens was able to enjoy watching from on high as Leyton Orient completely shut down Millwall as the League One side defeated their Championship opponents 1-0 in the second round of the Carabao Cup.Wellens was serving a touchline ban and watched from the stands as Dan Agyei’s first-half goal sent the O’s through to round three with what was the only shot on target in ...Full Story »

Leicester secured a safe passage through to the third round of the Carabao Cup with a dominant 4-0 victory over Tranmere at the King Power Stadium.Leicester made eight changes from their defeat to Fulham at the weekend and took a while to get in their stride but it was Jordan Ayew – on his first start – that gave the Foxes a narrow half-time advantage.An imperious-looking Leicester p...Full Story »