- Former Southampton midfielder Stuart Armstrong is on trial at Brentford
- Armstrong featured as Brentford won 5-2 in a friendly against AFC Wimbledon
Brentford are giving a trial to former Southampton midfielder Stuart Armstrong, 32, who is a free agent and played in their friendly against AFC Wimbledon on Saturday.
Armstrong featured in the second half as Brentford won 5-2 against AFC Wimbledon.
Joe Lewis put Wimbledon in front early on but new signing Igor Thiago scored twice for Brentford, with Yoane Wissa also netting a penalty.
Kevin Schade and Bryan Mbeumo scored in the second half as Brentford extended their lead.
Mat Stevens got a goal back late on for Wimbledon, but Brentford still ran out comfortable winners.
Brentford have taken former Southampton midfielder Stuart Armstrong, 32, on trial
Thomas Frank assessed Armstrong as Brentford beat AFC Wimbledon 5-2 in a friendly
Armstrong made over 200 appearances for Southampton, who he joined in 2018.
Prior to that, he played for Dundee United and Celtic, winning four league titles and two Scottish Cups during his time with The Bhoys.
Armstrong has 51 caps for Scotland and featured as a substitute in the defeat to Hungary at Euro 2024, controversially having a claim for a penalty dismissed.
Armstrong, who is currently a free agent, featured once for Scotland at Euro 2024
Brentford will be determined to improve upon their 16th place finish in the Premier League last season.
Thomas Frank’s side get their new campaign underway when they host Crystal Palace on August 18.
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