'Great to see another youngster making his debut' - how Sheffield Wednesday fans reacted to team to face Fulham

Garry Monk, the Sheffield Wednesday manager, has once again named a completely different starting XI for this evening’s Carabao Cup third round tie against Premier League new boys Fulham at Craven Cottage.
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The Owls boss has made 11 changes from the side which drew 0-0 with Watford at Hillsborough on Saturday, although there is one alteration from the team which started the second round tie at Rochdale last week with 19-year-old defender, and lifelong Wednesdayite, Liam Waldock handed his debut.

Waldock has been a key member of the Owls youth and under-23 sides in recent seasons and comes into the XI for Alex Hunt, who is out after suffering an injury in training yesterday.

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Elsewhere, Korede Adedoyin misses out due to a delay with his paperwork but young striker Charles Hagan has been named among the substitutes.

Here’s how Wednesday fans on Twitter have reacted to this evening’s team selection.

@scottcain13 Brilliant decision, they all deserve another run out and the league is priority. Fantastic man-management IMO. Come on Wednesday #wawaw #swfc

@IanSWFC Very strong Fulham team up against, almost first choice. Great experience for some of the lads

@SamWorthhh No Windass on bench?

Sheffield Wednesday boss Garry Monk has made several changes for his side's Carabao Cup third round tie at Fulham this evening.  Photo: Steve EllisSheffield Wednesday boss Garry Monk has made several changes for his side's Carabao Cup third round tie at Fulham this evening.  Photo: Steve Ellis
Sheffield Wednesday boss Garry Monk has made several changes for his side's Carabao Cup third round tie at Fulham this evening. Photo: Steve Ellis
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@AnalyticsOwls Good to see a young side again (average age of starting XI is 24.36)! Hopefully will cement some good loan moves for them if/when we go out of cup.

@johnada75157425 Gonna be tough tonight looking at Fulham starting 11 vs ours

@THEsharpey Great to see another youngster making his debut tonight #swfc

@robbiebebbie Not sure I can remember a worse Wednesday squad for a Wednesday game in a long, long time.

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@Richruns789 Going to be a tough one for these young lads tonight but great to see them have the chance and a fresh approach with those coming out of the academy #swfc #wawaw

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