Tai-Reece Chisholm is keen for Barnsley U23s to put two tough defeats behind them when they host Birmingham City on Friday afternoon.
The young Reds were unfortunate to lose at 1-0 Sheffield United, having dominated proceedings in Stocksbridge, before coming unstuck against Leeds United last week.
"The mood has been positive but, coming off the back of a defeat, we need to pick ourselves up ready to go again against Birmingham," said Chisholm. "I think Leeds are the best team we've played, on and off the ball. How they moved the ball was decent with lots of rotation.
Chisholm, the Reds' leading scorer, took his tally to four for the season when he opened the scoring against Leeds.
The young midfielder, who joined Barnsley in the summer following a successful trial period, had previously been with Birmingham before moving to Oakwell and is looking forward to facing the Blues on Friday.
"I want to show them how much I've improved and why they should have kept me on, so hopefully I can play well and grab a goal," continued Chisholm. "I was there for about five or six years, so it'll be good to play against my old teammates who I played with for years.
Richard Beale's side are currently fourth in the Professional Development League North and had recorded back-to-back wins over Sheffield Wednesday and Nottingham Forest before last week's defeat against Bolton Wanderers.
Victory for the Blues could see them climb to second, while Martin Devaney's young team can leapfrog Hull City and Nottingham Forest with all three points at the Oakwell Training Complex.
However, in order to do so, Chisholm believes the Reds need to forget about the last two results and be more clinical in front of goal.
"I think they'll be very direct," said the 18-year-old. "Off the ball they'll work hard and they can be ruthless. We can't dwell on the two defeats we've had; we need to pick ourselves up. It's at home, so it's a good chance for us to impress everyone and, hopefully we'll do well.
You can see how the young Reds fare by attending the game at the Oakwell Training Complex on Friday, kick-off at 2pm. Alternatively, you can follow the action on our official Academy Twitter account: AcademyBFC.
Barnsley U23s host Burnley at the Oakwell Training Ground on Friday afternoon in the Professional Development League.
Wardle: "We're playing with confidence."
Louis Wardle is looking for this spirited Barnsley U23s side to make it four wins from five games when they face Sheffield United on Monday afternoon.
Barnsley U23s were left to rue a host of missed chances as Birmingham City snatched victory from the jaws of defeat on Friday.
Will Calligan is looking for Barnsley to build on their tremendous 7-1 victory over Crewe Alexandra last week as they head into Saturday's Yorkshire derby with Leeds United.