Wimbledon 2-Coventry 1, by Stuart Mulraney

Goal hero Jason Euell gets the chance to prove to the nation he is a real star of the future on Sunday.

The England under-21 striker - who was Dons' match-winner against Coventry last Saturday - will be looking to enhance his blossoming reputation in front of the Sky TV cameras.

But, even if he produces another performance to attract the interest of rival managers against Liverpool, Dons manager Joe Kinnear insists his prize young talent is not for sale at any price.

"He's a terrific player and one of our best hopes for the future. He has pace and he has vision," said Kinnear.

For more than 70 minutes of Saturday's match, Coventry looked like dampening the euphoria of the Dons' 2-1 victory against Chelsea in the Worthington Cup.

Gary McAllister scored the game's opener with the first penalty seen at Selhurst this season after Chris Perry fouled Darren Huckerby.

Euell equalised after 71 minutes. Ben Thatcher chipped a ball over Coventry's defence and Euell slid the ball past Hedman from eight yards out.

Then on 83 minutes, Euell grabbed the winner. This time Michael Hughes was the provider - delivering the ball to Euell who neatly trapped the ball on his chest and fired it home.

Euell had given early signs that he would play a key role in the game. He was booked on 25 minutes and then, five minutes later, showed off his ball juggling skills in the Coventry penalty area and fired in a shot which forced a fine save from keeper Magnus Hedman.

Coventry boss Gordon Strachan left Selhurst seething after Steve Dunn turned down two penalty appeals.

"It was a truly unique performance by the referee. I could go on all day about him if you want," he said.

The Dons now lie in eighth place in the Premiership - just three points off third. Sunday's opponents Liverpool slipped to ninth as a result of their 2-1 defeat at Spurs.

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