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Returning from a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury is Leia Edwards.

The former Ipswich and Bournemouth defender was making his first appearance in the competition, having only recently returned from 14 months out with a cruciate ligament injury.

The teenager can operate excellently at left or right-back and has also been used in a defensive midfield role after Rodri sustained a season-ending injury when he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament.

But a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Prongos’ third game ended his high school career and scared off many recruiters who had been intrigued by his potential.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri - who recently suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury - says players are close to going on strike in protest at an increase in games.