Hometown star Konnor Higgins has won praise after firing Market Drayton Town's winner just minutes into his senior debut.

Attacker Higgins, 17, struck a clinical finish as the in-form Gingerbread Men beat third-placed Barnton to extend their run to just one defeat in seven in North West Counties First Division South.

The former Market Drayton Tigers youngster was introduced for his senior bow by boss Dan Dawson with Town 1-0 up courtesy of Jack Finney's early goal at Greenfields before the prospect fired a finish nine minutes from time for two. Barnton pulled one back but the hosts held on for a fine win.

"It was the most route one you will see," Dawson said of Higgins' goal.

"Our goalkeeper's banged it upfield and striker Harry Minshall helped it on with his first touch and our winger

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