Academy midfielder Monty Patterson came on as an 80th minute substitute as New Zealand’s U20s recorded an impressive 0-0 draw with Brazil in their second game at the Panda Cup in China this morning.

The Brazilians, who ended today’s game with 10 men after a stoppage time red card, had previously won all six meetings between the countries’ national sides at all levels.

The Junior All Whites complete their Panda Cup games with a match against Croatia on Sunday, having previously lost 1-0 to the hosts on Wednesday when 17-year-old Patterson, who starts a two-year scholarship with the Blues this summer, was a 66th minute sub.

Meanwhile, former Blues loanee Richard Stearman is reportedly on the verge of signing a new contract with Wolves. The 26-year-old defender’s current terms at Molineux are up at the end of June.

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