Notts draw positives from Oadby friendly defeat

Without a league fixture, Notts County Development Squad under-16s took on undefeated Oadby Dynamos in a friendly - and ran their highly-rated visitors closed.County used the game against the Leicestershire side to continue the development of the team, with every player playing in an unfamiliar position.The defenders played in attack and attackers defended, while striker Sara Duffield in goal.The girls responded well to the challenge and went into the break level at 1-1 thanks to Hannah Askew, who converted a Kelsea Marriott corner.County, without a first choice keeper, then made a change, with Abbie Truman volunteering to take up the gloves.The second period saw the visitors take the lead after a mix-up, but play was even and both teams had chances.It was a valuable game to keep the momentum going as the Magpies are sitting second in the league with Gedling Southbank their opponents this weekend,