Chelsea's youth team went through to the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup on Thursday evening with a superb display away at Manchester United.

With a fortnight passed since the last look at events in the reserves and Academy, we bring you another update, with news of America, the FA Youth Cup and England's latest call-up.

There have been two changes to match dates concerning Chelsea's reserve and Under 18 sides.

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Aim: To produce home-grown professional footballers capable of competing with Europe's elite players

The Chelsea under-18 team will kick-off their league season with a home game against Crewe Alexandra on Thursday, 21 August.

Chelsea Football Club Academy does not hold open trial dates. We have a large scouting network with scouts watching games and tournaments in and around London.

The Under 18s performed well in their last league match before the FA Youth Cup begins on Thursday, coming back from an early goal conceded.