Roland Nilsson will be hoping Sky Blues under-19s have set the tone ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Oakwell.

The senior youth team entertained Barnsley at Ryton on Saturday morning and emerged with a convincing 2-0 win over the Yorkshiremen.

Youth coach George Mackie said the result had not really been in doubt from the opening moments.

He said:

“We actually scored after 23 seconds. They kicked the game off but we won possession and played the ball over the top. One of their players failed to clear and David Pipe was able to run in from 35 yards and score.

“We added the second after six minutes when Brian Ford scored direct from a corner and that really sealed the game.

“Everyone is hoping that is the same result on Tuesday night when the two clubs meet at senior level.”

The under-17s couldn’t match their clubmates as they slumped to a 3-1 reverse against the same opposition, also at home.

Barry Thornton brought City back into it when he equalised but the Sky Blues were hit by two late goals.

Barnsley were denied a point on Saturday when they conceded a last minute goal away at Crystal Palace.

Their home form, however, has been their strength and they are unbeaten at Oakwell in the league this season, winning two games and drawing two.

Tickets for tomorrow night’s trip are available from the club’s ticket offices priced £16 for adults and £9 for over 65s and under 16s.

Seats for the Worthington Cup game against Chelsea at Highfield Road on 9 October go on general sale on Wednesday. Tickets are currently on sale to season ticket holders, JSBs and other member groups and season tickets holders are able to purchase their own seats until 6 October.

Several City stars look set to be involved in the next round of internationals.

Magnus Hedman and Ivan Guerrero have already had call-ups while Gary Breen could make his comeback for Ireland when Mick McCarthy names his squad for the home game with Cyprus on 6 October. Lee Carsley and Barry Quinn are also expected to be involved.

Bosnia entertain Liechtenstein in Group 7, and City defender Mo Konjic is expected to earn a recall after his return to form.