when, for the first time, three Bermudians played in the same English League game.

The match may also have provided a boost for the flagging careers of Meshach Wade and Kentoine Jennings. And it could open the door for more young Bermudians.

Scarborough manager Ray McHale, already delighted with Kyle Lightbourne's progress, confirmed his interest in Wade and Jennings. He also revealed his intention to look at others players if his club is able to arrange an end-of-season tour to Bermuda.

On Saturday, with the cheers still dying down following Shawn Goater's second-minute strike for Rotherham against Exeter, Lightbourne scored his second goal in two games some 80 miles away on the Yorkshire coast.

In only the third minute of the match at the McCain Stadium, Hereford player/manager Greg Downs misjudged a free kick from Scarborough full-back Lee Barrow.

As the ball dropped invitingly, Lightbourne gave the rest of the defence the slip and then danced round goalkeeper Alan Judge before tapping the ball over the line.

In the last 10 minutes Tommy Mooney, one of Scarborough's most exciting prospects, sealed a 2-0 win but Lightbourne was aware the margin should have been greater.

The 24-year-old saw two fierce left-foot shots blocked by frantic defenders before Judge did well to stop a low drive after a quick break by winger Mark Jules.

For just over an hour Lightbourne's international colleagues watched from the bench but then Jennings replaced Dave Morris and turned in a solid performance at right-back. With 15 minutes to go Wade gave the Hereford midfield greater urgency when he came on for Leroy Armstrong-May.

All the Bermudians have found it difficult to adjust to the pace of the English game after returning from World Cup duty.

For Wade and Jennings, the problem is particularly acute. This was their first appearance in the first team since going back to Hereford, and because of financial problems the club no longer operates a reserve side.

"If we don't get in the first team we don't get a game and you only keep your fitness by playing in matches,'' said Wade.

Downs has responded by making both players available for transfer and, following Lightbourne's recommendation, McHale admits he could be interested in signing one or both.

But for now the pair are concentrating on fighting for their places. "As far as I know there have never been more than two Bermudians in the same league game before today and hopefully it won't be the last time,'' said Jennings.

"I think we were all pleased with our performances. Kyle took his goal very well and beat the 'keeper real nice. Things don't look too good for us at Hereford at the moment but it's up to us to get in the team and change that.'' McHale said his club is currently negotiating about a tournament in Bermuda at the end of the season. That could be in early May if the club, which is currently pushing for promotion, is not involved in the play-offs at Wembley.