QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth praised his side for some 'really good play' in their latest pre-season friendly at AFC Wimbledon.

Lyndon Dykes opened the scoring after just three minuets at the Cherry Red Records Stadium, but Josh Neufville levelled after the restart as the visitors fielded a younger XI.

And Ainsworth was pleased with what he saw in the opening 45 minutes especially, telling qpr.co.uk: "I’m really pleased with what I saw in the first half – we just lacked a killer touch a few times. There was some really good play.

“We created lots of chances – we’ve got some fantastic forward players and when they’re on it, you can see the way we’re going to try to play.

“It was just sticking it in the net today – we created lots of opportunities in the first half, we just didn’t test their keeper enough.

“But I’m pleased that the boys are taking on what we’re telling them. The Championship is going to be especially tough this year and we’ve got to make sure we’re more solid.”

As for those who got their chance to impress in the second half, he added: "The average age was probably 20 or 21 after 60 minutes.

"Seeing those boys come through from the Development Squad, getting minutes in the first team in front of our fans in a serious game can only be a good thing.

"Some of them are ready, others need more work and time. Just as much as I saw a lot of what I liked in the first half, I learned a lot about the boys in the second half as well.

"There are certain things we need to work on, but that’s what pre-season is all about."

Experienced goalkeeper Asmir Begovic made his debut for the club in the opening period and was welcomed by the manager.

"He looked very assured, which is what you’d expect,” added Ainsworth.

"That’s going to add to us being a solid team and having some exciting players going forward.

"There is some work to do still but I don’t think we’re as open as we were last year.

"I want us to be more solid and we’re probably a little bit thin on the ground defensively – we’re working hard in that respect.

"Hopefully we can go into the Reading and Oxford friendlies with no injuries as we look to be ready for Watford on August 5."