Dan Watts | We're frustrated not to get the win, but it's been a great season so far

Swansea City Under-21s midfielder Dan Watts expressed frustration to not claim the three points against Queens Park Rangers on Monday, but reflects on a brilliant campaign so far for the development side.

The Welsh international - who turned 18 last week - played the full 90 minutes of the Professional Development League fixture against the league leaders.

In a hard-fought contest, the Swans had the better of the chances with Mykola Kuharevich going close, while Cameron Congreve and Sam Parker were denied by the keeper and woodwork respectively. 

Nevertheless, the result means the development side have gone through 2023 unbeaten on home soil in the Professional Development League, although there will be frustration that they did not emerge with all three points against a visiting side who were unbeaten in five coming into this fixture.

Although the Swans couldn't find the breakthrough needed to end the year on a high, Watts believes the age-grade side have had a brilliant campaign so far.

"It was a tough game, and we knew what we were expecting from QPR as they're top of the table," said Watts.

"I actually can't remember the last time we had goalless draw, but we had so many chances today from the boys and we're a bit gutted we couldn't finish any of them off.

"Our home form is brilliant, and although we wanted the win, the draw keeps our unbeaten run intact.

"It was also great to have some senior guys drop in, it's always a good way to learn by just playing with them and gives you a taste of what's needed within the first team environment."

And the 18-year-old hopes to use the Christmas break as valuable time to rejuvenate for a busy January which includes the Nathaniel MG Cup semi-final, the Premier League Cup and a possible FA Youth Cup appearance against Fulham on home turf.

"We are back in after Christmas, and we have a busy January with the league starting back up and the cup competitions coming thick and fast," he added.

"But we'll make sure to get some rest and spend time with our families, and we'll get ready to go again in the New Year."