Boss Mick McCarthy believes first-year pro Monty Patterson's loan spell with Vanarama National League side Braintree Town will "help him no end".

The 19-year-old New Zealand international, who is yet to make a senior appearance for Town, joined the Iron on Tuesday and made his debut as a 77th minute sub in their 3-2 win at Woking that evening.

The striker or midfielder, who recently scored his first international goal as the All Whites drew 1-1 in a friendly against the USA, could make his first start for the Essex club when they face Solihull Moors at home on Saturday.

“Monty’s been doing OK, but he’s not ready for the first team yet,” McCarthy said.

“I know he went away and scored at international level and people will be saying that we’ve not scored and why [did we let him go to Braintree], I’ve heard that already.

“He’s not ready to play in the first team, that’s why. Playing at Braintree at that level will help him no end.”

A day prior to making his one-month youth loan, Patterson came on as a sub as the Town U23s lost 1-0 to Cardiff City at Portman Road.

Asked if anyone particularly impressed him in that game, McCarthy said: “A few of theirs did.”

Town were second best throughout and the Blues manager admitted it wasn’t a great showing: “It wasn’t. That’s what I said, a few of theirs impressed me, they played well, it was a good performance by Cardiff.”

The U23s are next in action on Monday afternoon when they take on Watford at Vicarage Road (KO 2pm).

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Currie10 added 12:57 - Oct 28 People are going on about some U23 players ala Dozzell and others saying they should be in the first team, however the results aren't massively pleasing. Surely gotta trust the manager on this front. Appears we're producing though, may see more clear results at first team level in 2 - 4 years.
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Woodbridgian added 13:16 - Oct 28 Asked if anyone particularly impressed him in that game, McCarthy said: “A few of theirs did.” Another Classic from the Mike McCarthy book of Motivation and Man Management !!
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Dissblue added 19:32 - Oct 28 Oh good. Glad he's not going to come back worse than when he went!
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Tractorboy1985 added 20:46 - Oct 28 What I never understand is if any of these kids are good enough say in 1-2 years time why aren't a LEAGUE club interested.. Can tear it up in non league but he needs league football! Same with Marriott.. Now look where he is! If they are worth hanging onto surely a league 1 or league 2 side should be showing interest when they are available for loan!
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