Sheffield United boosted their chances of reaching the knockout stages at Birmingham City's expense with a 3-1 victory over the Blues in Solihull.
All the goals came in the first half, with Marc McNulty and Regan Slater puttting the Blades in control and Jack Storer replying before Jake Wright scored United's third.
The result moved United into second in Group H on eight points - three ahead of Stoke City and two behind Reading, with Birmingham bottom and unable to qualify.
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The two sides meet again in the final round of matches at Bramall Lane on Monday, while Stoke City host Reading two days earlier. Reading have already qualified and United will join the Royals in the round of 16 if Stoke do not win or they avoid defeat if the Potters claim three points.
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