Birmingham's pre-season preparations continued with a comfortable 4-0 win over Cheltenham at Whaddon Road.

Premier League new boys far too strong for hosts

Birmingham's pre-season preparations continued with a comfortable 4-0 win over Cheltenham at Whaddon Road. Alex McLeish's Blues had far too much quality for their League Two hosts as they eased to an emphatic victory. The Premier League newcomers made a flying start as Sebastian Larsson's pass allowed Garry O'Connor to lash home the opener from 20 yards. Larsson then doubled the Blues' lead just before the half-hour mark having previously struck the woodwork with a free-kick. The third goal followed just two minutes later as Kevin Phillips volleyed home to remind McLeish he remains clinical despite his advanced years. Gloss was put on a polished display when trialist Albert Fataki added a late fourth.