Tyreece John-Jules reinforced his reputation with a brace as Arsenal drew 3-3 at Boreham Wood for their first game of preseason.
Arsenal found themselves chasing a two-goal deficit after just 15 minutes.
Tyrone Marsh opened the scoring after just three minutes before Piero Mingoia doubled their tally from close range.
The Gunners pulled one back just before the break after Matt Smith slotted the ball past Ryan Huddart from close range.
But Boreham quickly regained their two-goal advantage after Adam McDonnell scored from the edge of the area.
John-Jules was introduced by new U23 coach Steve Bould after the halftime break and struck twice to save the visitors' blushes.
