JORDAN SINNOTT could be back in Under 21 action today – less than 48 hours after an impressive first-team debut for Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup.

The 18-year-old midfielder is set to skipper Steve Eyre’s development side if the Canalside clash with Derby (1.00) gets the go-ahead.

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Sinnott, the son of former Town skipper and now Altrincham manager Lee, would love to make it three games in five days when the club return to Championship action at home to Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

But the first-year professional is certainly not counting his chickens, admitting: “I’ll just keep working hard and see what happens.”

Sinnott didn’t see his dad play live, but experienced his managerial skills during a recent loan stint at Blue Square North club Altrincham.

“He’s been a big influence on me, and I’ve been kicking a ball ever since I was three,” he explained.

“Altrincham’s game against Guiseley was postponed, so he was able to come and watch me, but I’m not sure whereabouts in the stadium he was.

“That’s typical of him, because while he obviously wants me to do well, he’s never been that hands-on.

“He doesn’t shout and scream, just has a word in my ear every so often.

“It’s good, because he tells me what I’m doing wrong in a constructive way.”

Sinnott also praised academy chief and now caretaker manager Mark Lillis and development coach Steve Eyre.

“They have both pushed me on and encouraged me to become an all-round midfielder,” he added.

“Mark took training at the stadium on Friday and told me I would be playing, and I could hardly believe it.

“The rest of the players and the fans were great and I wasn’t quite as nervous as I thought I would be.

“I got a little bit of cramp just before I was substituted (by Sean Scannell in the 66th minute) but I’m feeling fine now and I’m ready to go again if the chance comes along.”