The Oak Leafers face Ulster champions Down on Saturday with Mourne coach Liam Doyle hoping to unearth a few future Down seniors this season
Derry go head-to-head against the defending Ulster U20 champions Down in a mouth-watering opener at Páirc Esler on Saturday afternoon.
Read more: Tyrone's injury crisis deepens as key duo are ruled out of crunch relegation clash with Monaghan “It is probably the most competitive competition in the country and this is the most competitive competition at this age group that we’ve seen for quite some time. “We’ve had a lot of joy in recent years at underage and schools levels and we’re lucky to have some great footballers.
A host of last year’s Down U20 team are now established regulars with Laverty’s senior squad including Odhran Murdock, Oisin Savage, Ryan Magill and Paddy McCarthy.
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