Callum Slattery had everything he wanted growing up at the famed Southampton academy – apart from plenty of first-team action.So he loves that midfield pal Lennon Miller became a main man for Motherwell aged just 16.
Slattery is one of the stars of the Steelmen’s super start to the season and teen talent Miller isn’t far behind. Miller, who turned 17 last month, might remind Slattery of a younger version of himself.
But the big difference is that Miller’s stunning breakthrough has come much earlier.Slattery soaked up advice from big names like James Ward-Prowse and Harrison Reed at Southampton.
Yet he didn’t get close to playing with them in league action until a debut four weeks shy of his 20th birthday. Slattery reckons Miller is performing well beyond his years and said: “The fact Lennon is playing at this age is brilliant for him.
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