Trialist Garton plays in QPR Under-23 game

QPR’s inexperienced Under-23 side lost heavily again on Monday, going down 4-1 at home to Bristol City.

Olamide Shodipo, recently back from injury, scored a late consolation goal for the hosts at Rangers’ Harlington training ground.

Billy Garton, a midfielder who recently joined the R’s on trial, also featured.

So too did Charlie Owens, who is on loan at Wycombe but played in order to maintain his match fitness.

Several youngsters leaving on loan means Rangers’ development squad is now mostly made up of players stepping up from the Under-18s – hence recent results.

The team had lost 2-0 at Crystal Palace and 6-3 at home to Charlton in their previous two matches.

Meanwhile, Niko Hamalainen is training with Los Angeles FC ahead of an expected loan move.