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PUBLISHED: 23:59 08 August 2017

Stuart Watson

David McGoldrick celebrates his second goal with Martyn Waghorn at Luton. Picture: PAGEPIX LTD

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David McGoldrick scored both goals as the Blues booked their place in round two for only the second time since reaching the semi-finals in 2011, but it was two young midfielders who really caught the eye.

Downes, 18, produced an outstanding box-to-box display, while Nydam, 17, was impressive on his debut in the No.10 role.

Flynn and Tristan are nailed on footballers, theres no doubt in my mind, enthused McCarthy.

The coaches in the academy can be proud. I get asked at every club are any of them going to get in the first team? And I always say if they are any good theyll get in.

I think the young ones have given us a real bit of fizz.

League Two side Luton played their part in an entertaining knockout game which was only settled deep into stoppage-time.

They absolutely murdered Yeovil on Saturday (8-2), said McCarthy. They play with a really attacking system, with the diamond, and they caused us a few problems.

They had a few chances, I have to be honest. Its not a perfect performance by us, but its still a very good one. Its a clean sheet, a 2-0 win and were in the next round.

Ive never tried to lose one of these games. I do think this game is the hardest game of the season. Players all want to play in the first league game and those who dont are bitterly disappointed.

The ones who come in for this are thinking; Im not going to play on Saturday, hell change it again. I said to them; This is an audition to be in the team.

With tricky Manchester City loanee Bersant Celina also producing an exciting debut, McCarthy said: Hes what everybody likes. Sometimes you get that flair but not the other side, but that wasnt him tonight. He had pace and running power, but he also tried to win headers and his all-round game was good.

And with Martyn Waghorn stepping off the bench to make his debut a day after joining from Rangers, the Blues boss added: Its an absolute snip. Its not the million quid which has been reported, nowhere near that. It sounds good for the club and for Rangers I guess, but no. Im thrilled weve got him.

The only negative from the evening was injuries to Adam Webster and Cole Skuse. McCarthy said: Adam is a concern because hes rocked his ankle again. Skusey has jarred his knee.

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