Chris Lock’s U21s fell to defeat on the road against Sheffield United, facing a 3-1 loss at Bramall Lane on Friday evening.

Kai Enslin netted for the Addicks on the road, igniting hopes of a late turnaround which were halted late on.

An in-form Jevan Beattie opened the scoring for the Blades inside 15-minutes, slotting in from close range.

The hosts doubled their lead just moments after the restart at the interval, as Sam Aston’s free-kick was deflected into the back of the Charlton net, striking Enslin on its way in.

Enslin responded in fine fashion, netting directly from a corner shortly after, instilling belief in the young Addicks.

However, this was soon stunted as defender, Max Asanta-Boakye rose highest at a corner to head home the Blades’ third of the evening.

Charlton: T.Reid; Brown, Laqeretabua, Hunter, Enslin; Safa (Amissah 65), Gough (c), R.Reid; Rylah, Sol-Loza (Trialist A 74), Lock

Subs (not used): Woodham, Trialist B, Kuczynski

Goal: Enslin 72

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(Photo: Anis Abroudjameur)