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Manchester United's Under-21s were beaten 3-0 by League One side Lincoln City in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday.

Goals from Tom Hamer, Erik Ring and Reeco Hackett secured victory for the Imps despite a valiant display from Travis Binnion's side.

Shea Lacey and James Scanlon both went close for United across the 90 minutes, but our best chance fell the way of Jack Fletcher.

The midfielder was denied by City defender Lewis Montsma with his strike almost certain to find the net, if not for a fine goalmouth interception.

FIRST HALF It took 16 minutes of toing and froing before Binnion's side had a meaningful attempt on goal, with Scanlon stinging the palms of Zach Jeacock with a near-post effort.

Justin Obikwu then danced into the penalty area for the hosts soon after, before Will Murdock was called into action to deny him.

Murdock was then needed again to deny Lincoln's no.20 again, with this time it was Dexter Lembikisa teeing him up.

A free-kick from Lacey was blocked by his own team-mate in Chido Obi as we reached the interval, with Scanlon then denied at close range...