00:01A young Sunderland starlet has been impressing Premier League stars. Sunderland are continuing
00:08to reap the benefits of their academy system as goalkeeper Matty Young earns widespread
00:14praise during his loan spell at Salford City. The 19-year-old, regarded as one of Sunderland's
00:21brightest prospects, has impressed with his consistency and maturity, making 45 appearances
00:28this season after featuring 27 times in the previous campaign. His rapid development has
00:35not gone unnoticed, with Salford co-owner Gary Neville publicly backing the young keeper to
00:41have a big future and hinting he would welcome him back next season. Young's progress is a source of
00:49encouragement for Sunderland, who have carefully managed his pathway since he joined the club at
00:54just seven years old. After signing his first professional deal in 2023, he gained valuable
01:01experience on loan at Darlington FC, where he was named Young Player of the Season. With further
01:08loan experience accelerating his growth, there is increasing belief on Wearside that Young could
01:14soon push for a first team role and potentially attract attention at international level. The last
01:21time Sunderland were this excited about a young English goalkeeper, it was Jordan Pickford.
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