Alloa's performance against East Fife has been described as a "benchmark" for the season ahead by their manager.
But Andy Graham has also said that patience will be needed due to the young age of a number of their new additions.
The Wasps boss was pleased with how his team played against the Fifers, despite not being able to find the net, as they had to settle for a point.
Those that started included new signings Joe Ellison, 20; Grant Marchant, 19; and Rangers co-operative agreement loanees, Kyle Glasgow, 16, and Max Cameron, 17.
Graham is confident that, despite their youthfulness, his new-look squad will "come good", as he has witnessed the "quality" his new arrivals possess.
"What I would say is we need patience with the group," Graham said.
"You look at Saturday in terms of the players. Obviously, Ross Stewart's a little bit different, he's a much more experienced player and, listen, he's been a great addition for us, but you look at young Joe Ellison coming in on Saturday.
"I thought he was excellent. I thought he played really well at the back.
"I thought him and David Devine were excellent, to be honest, and really limited them to very few chances.
"Joe's only 19. You've got Grant Marchant in midfield, only 19. You've got Kyle at 16, you've got Max at 17.
"These young guys are just settling in and finding their way, and it's important to give them that time and give them patience, because they'll come good.
"I know that. I've seen their quality in training, I've seen their quality in the games that I went and watched last season. That's why they're here.
"There's still another few that obviously came in the door that were on the bench Saturday, but it's down to them to go and try and get in the team, and they've got quality as well.
"We've signed Joseph McGrath, who's another that's just going to add depth to the defensive options that we've got."
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