The youngster was in great form against the Anfield club…
Bolton academy graduate Zach Clough impressed during their FA Cup clash with Liverpool on Wednesday.
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He impressed enough to be named the best player on the pitch by pundit Fabrice Muamba, but who is the youngster?
10) Position
Clough plays as an attacking midfielder, and is known for his forays with the ball.
9) Age
He is only 19-years-old, having broken onto the scene this season.
8) It was only his third game!
The teenager only made his debut on January 3rd this year. He impressed then as well, finding the winner against Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup third round.
7) He can’t stop scoring
Liverpool was the first team he failed to score against, having netted twice against Wolves in the Championship last week in his second match.
6) His nan can’t believe it!
The midfielder’s grandma was so excited by his performances that she rang a local radio station praise him recently.
5) Academy product
In the same way as recent Manchester United loanee Andy Kellett, the youngster came through the academy at the Wanderers.
4) A small guy
At only 5 foot 7 inches, Clough is on the small side, and has to rely on technical ability to get through.
3) The new Wayne Rooney?
Manager Neil Lennon has likened the prospect to a young Wayne Rooney because of his ‘street kid’ style.
2) He plays other sports as well
As a youngster Clough was also a promising cricketer.
1) Famous school
The 19-year-old went to Audenshaw school in Manchester, which is the same place that Simply Red lead singer Mick Hucknall attended.
