Fleetwood Town faced a tough test against Manchester United U21 at Poolfoot Farm on Tuesday afternoon, with the home side ultimately losing 0-1. The game marked an opportunity for Travis Binnion's side to test themselves against senior opposition, with some players looking to break into the first team or head out on loan. One such player who knows the Poolfoot Farm training ground very well was United's Rhys Bennett, who spent last season on loan at the Lancashire club, making 38 appearances. The home side came closest in the first half when Matty Virtue looked to capitalise on a defensive error, but the United keeper did well to push the effort wide. Virtue was the main threat for Fleetwood on the day and came close again shortly after the break when he flashed an effort just over the crossbar. The breakthrough came in the 70th minute in favour of United, with Gabriele Biancheri playing the provider for Ethan Ennis, who smashed the ball into the top corner from the edge of the box. Biancheri continued his fine form heading into the new season after scoring both of United's goals in their double header against Charlton U21s last week. The match was a valuable learning experience for Fleetwood Town, who will look to build on this performance ahead of the new League Two season. With the new season approaching, Fleetwood Town will be looking to improve on their recent results, and this match against Manchester United U21 will have provided valuable insights for the coaching staff. The club will now focus on their upcoming fixtures, with the aim of achieving a strong start to the season. Fleetwood Town's squad will be looking to bounce back from this defeat, with the team's spirit and determination being key factors in their upcoming matches.