Macauley at the double

Dec 6 2008 by Nick Hilton, Liverpool Echo

TWO goals from Josh Macauley earned Tranmere’s Under 19s a Puma Youth Alliance point from a 2-2 draw at Macclesfield.

The striker’s double took his goals tally for the season to 15.

“Josh is working hard and earning his goals, “ said coach Shaun Garnett. “He is showing signs of developing his game.”

Rovers were twice behind in a game played at Macclesfield’s Moss Rose Ground.

Macauley latched onto a through pass from Dave Wilson to fire home Tranmere’s first equaliser from the edge of the box.

The striker levelled the scores for a second time with an accurate finish into the bottom corner following a diagonal run across the penalty area.

Garnett added: “It was a good experience for the boys to play on a first team ground. They adapted well against a team that like to play a more direct style of football.

Tranmere play host to Shrewsbury Town in a Youth Alliance game at Raby Vale on Saturday, kick off 11.00am.

Tranmere take on Northampton Town in the FA Youth Cup third round at the Sixfields Stadium next Wednesday, kick off 7.00pm.