McBurnie double earns first win for Swansea

Oli McBurnie scored twice as Swansea City picked up their first Group D win, beating Colchester United 5-1 at the club's Landore training centre.

Adnan Maric and McBurnie put the Swans 2-0 up by the 19th minute but Diaz Wright pulled one back just before the break.

McBurnie, who was captain, restored the two-goal lead in the 58th minute and Courtney Baker-Richardson hit a fourth, before substitute Daniel James completed the scoring.

Swansea are on three points, three behind Newcastle United and Burnley, while Colchester have to yet to pick up a point.

See: Swansea report

Next fixtures

Swansea: 11 Dec v Man Utd (H) PL2
Colchester: 25 Jan v Swansea (H) PL Cup

Highlights: Swansea 5-1 Colchester