OLIVER McBURNIE

AGE: 21 CLUB: SWANSEA POSITION: FORWARD VALUE: £1.5M

He was quick to argue with an official but was careful not to overstep the mark. There were several loan enquiries for him last summer and I am not surprised.

WHAT DOES HE NEED?

HE IS a little wiry but will possibly fill out more. Running and chasing with socks rolled down on the slimmest of leg protection, he reminded me of a young Steve Claridge. His pace looks fair, his control can be worked on but in one game I saw he controlled the ball beautifully and in an instant judged the flight to beat the covering full back. He trapped it, turned and swept the ball into the net. He will improve his control, touch and vision with more senior games. His drive and outstanding heading, with work rate and team involvement, should ensure him a decent career.