WANDERERS under-18s registered a first victory in nine games with an impressive 2-1 home triumph against Arsenal on Saturday.

After a two-week break for the Easter period, David Lee’s side faced a tough test against the young Gunners but two goals in five first-half minutes set them on the road to victory.

Tyrell Palmer struck first for the Whites just 13 minutes in – the midfielder netting from close range after a pass from Danny McKenna who had robbed the visitors of possession in the final third.

Wanderers kept pressing and doubled their advantage five minutes later when Ryan White – promoted from the under-16s in recent weeks – netted his first goal at FA U18 Premier League level.

The teenager pounced to react to a loose ball 10 yards out to find the net.

Arsenal battled back into the game and six minutes before the break, Savvas Mourgos halved the deficit.

But Lee’s side held on to their lead throughout the second period to secure a deserved victory.

The delighted coach said: “From the first minute to the last, the players worked tirelessly to press Arsenal and we were rewarded with two good first-half goals.

“With a young side out, including two under-16s, we played some good attacking football, while we also defended well within our units.

“It was a pleasing performance from both the team and individuals, with all the lads showing a mature level of responsibility in all areas of the pitch.

“From a development perspective, the players were tested against an Arsenal team made up of high-quality overseas players, so to get the victory against them is even more pleasing.”

Lee’s team travel to west London on Saturday to face Fulham before another two-week break.