Town’s youngsters were beaten 4-0 by West Ham United in their opening U17 Premier League Cup game at Playford Road this afternoon.
David Wright’s side were 3-0 down at the break with the Hammers adding another goal in the second half.
The Blues are in a group with Norwich and Tottenham in addition to the East Londoners.
U17s: Bentley, Barry, Adebayo, Brown, Felicio, Longwe (c), Omar, Boakye-King, Burton-Yurevich, Pedder, Adetiba. Subs: Wreford, Brentnall, Enkotosia, Buskell, Ladegbaye.