Tamworth vs Manchester United U21s live updates and team news from National League Cup fixture

Manchester United Under-21s begin their National League Cup campaign against Tamworth tonight.

The National League Cup was introduced last season and the U21s are in Group A, and will also play Brackley, Rochdale and Solihull Moors before the knockout stage.

Morecambe were initially in Group A but they have been removed from the tournament due to ownership difficulties, so Brackley were drafted in to take their place.

Tottenham visited Tamworth in the FA Cup third round last season and required extra-time to progress.

Travis Binnion is expected to have a strong squad at his disposal.

Follow below for live updates from The Lamb Ground.

Hello and welcome to tonight's blog for the U21s' game against Tamworth.

The National League Cup was introduced last season and United progressed to the quarter-finals of the competition, where they fell short to Sutton United in a 3-0 defeat.

Travis Binnion will be hoping his side can go further in the National League Cup this season and the campaign will begin against Tamworth away at The Lamb Ground this evening.

Follow the blog for build-up and live match updates.