Striker Declan Daniels has joined the Town academy on a two-year scholarship having been on trial at the end of the season.

Daniels, who was previously with Robbie Fowler’s Merseyside-based Fowler Education and Football Academy and Knowsley Youth, having been a schoolboy at Everton, scored twice in the final U18s game of the season, a 3-1 home victory over QPR.

Made up to sign a 2 year contract with @ITFC_Academy @Official_ITFC hard work starts now , thanks to @fefaUK ⚽️⚽️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/fMEzWOQBR5– Declan Daniels (@declan98d) June 6, 2016

Having also impressed in a subsequent trial at Liverpool, one of a number of other clubs who have shown interest in signing him, 17-year-old returned to Town for a second spell and played in the U17s tournament the Blues staged at Playford Road last month. Kirkby-born, Liverpool-based Daniels was a midfielder during his time with the Toffees' academy.

Last month, Town added Worthing defender Pat Webber to the 10 previously announced new scholars.

@declan98d @ITFC_Academy @Official_ITFC @fefaUK the hard work started last year.. Well Done, keep up the good work and good luck– Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) June 6, 2016

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runaround added 19:27 - Jun 6 Good luck Declan
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Warkys_Tash added 22:01 - Jun 6 That's what Town fans love to see, a 2 year contract given to a promising talent. Now it's up to the lad to knuckle down & win a full pro contract. Good luck Declan, grab it with both hands.
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rozeeboy added 09:16 - Jun 7 Lets hope he doesn't pile on the timber and lose his shooting boots like Fowler has. Welcome aboard!
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Seasider added 16:02 - Jun 7 A young scouser eh eh
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Seasider added 16:03 - Jun 7 Good luck to you Declan and Pat
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