Wexford start as they mean to go on against Antrim

Keith Rossiter was pleased with his young side's effort. 

Wexford manager Keith Rossiter and Antrim manager Davy Fitzgerald shake hands after the game. Pic: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

WEXFORD/KILKENNY LEINSTER SHC: Wexford 2-24 Antrim 0-19 

Wexford manager Keith Rossiter has backed his young players to leave a real imprint on the provincial championship after his depleted side recorded an impressive and comfortable 11-point victory over Antrim in their opening round provincial senior hurling game played at Chadwicks Wexford Park.