St Paul's have won two trophies so far this season

A sparkling debut from Harrison Jukes helped St Paul's beat Portuguese Club 4-0 for their first Le Riche Cup win since 1994.

Craig Leitch had put St Paul's ahead on 10 minutes before 17-year-old Jukes scored with a superb strike.

The youngster then provided a glorious assist for Leitch to add his second just after the break.

Substitute JP Martyn made it 4-0 before Portuguese Club had defender Ricardo David sent off just before the end.

If you're old enough, you're good enough." St Paul's boss Craig Culkin

St Paul's striker Ross Crick had pulled out earlier in the day through illness, giving Jukes the opportunity for his first start for the club

And he certainly didn't disappoint his manager Craig Culkin.

"Harrison Jukes, absolutely superb," he told BBC Jersey. "He's been banging them in for the reserves, high on confidence, and here at St Paul's, if you're good enough, you're old enough."

St Paul's have already won the Charity Cup this season, and could add the Dandara Combination league title on Saturday. They go to nearest rivals Grouville needing just a point from what is their final game.

And with the Wheway and Jeremie Cups, and the end-of-season Upton Trophy still up for grabs, St Paul's remain on track for an unprecedented six trophies in one season.

For manager Culkin, the Le Riche Cup win should provide an incentive for his side to clinch the league title.

"That's without a shadow of doubt. We were on a little bit of a downer after two draws when we needed just a win for the league title, but watch us go now," he said.

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