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Swansea City's cool head and biggest challenge laid bare at Charlton Athletic as starlet proves he's ready

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Swansea City concluded their pre-season schedule with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Charlton Athletic. The Swans had to come from behind to defeat the Addicks after Harry Darling's own goal gave the hosts an early lead at The Valley.

But Joel Piroe and Ryan Manning both struck in the second-half as Russell Martin's men tasted victory. Here are the key talking points to emerge from the contest with the League One outfit in London.

Russell Martin's definitive transfer message as Swansea City boss provides double injury update As early as the first few seconds of Swansea's opening day clash with Blackburn Rovers last year, the style shift at the club was evident.

Martin has regularly stated that there will be painful moments as players get to grips with his methods, and they conceded what was arguably the most calamitous goal of his reign to date in the win at Charlton.

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