Hornet Rowan ready for loan test

SHELDAN KEAY

CHARLIE Rowan is relishing the chance to experience his first loan move after joining Accrington Stanley on loan from Premier League side Watford.

The 20-year-old defender has come through the youth ranks at Watford, but will now head to the Wham Stadium for the remainder of the season.

He previously captained the Watford Under 18s side that won the Professional Development League South 2 title in 2015/16, before going on to sign his first professional contract with the club in summer 2016, but he’s now excited to test himself in League Two.

“I’m really pleased to be here.

“This is my first loan move and I couldn’t ask for more than to be at a good club, who are up there fighting for promotion,” he told the club’s official website.

“I’ve watched the team a couple of times, they play football the right way and there are lots of good players here.

“Hopefully, I can break into the managers plans, get some minutes under my belt and help the rest of the lads continue picking up points.

“It’s going to be a test for me, firstly breaking into such a good side and also out on the pitch I’m expecting it to be much more of a physical battle than I would get in development football.

“Fighting for the three points and it actually meaning something is good. Especially here with the team being third in the table, a couple of good results can push us right up there.”

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