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The kids are alright, sang The Who, and in the context of a madcap season of fixture pile-ups, self-isolating squads and a country in lockdown who could argue with them? The sight of youth team players being integrated with first team squads has been heart-warming. A chance to put trust in those who are not always given responsibility. And with many squads so depleted and in need of rest, there is no excuse for looking the other way and ignoring these youngsters.