Tony Mowbray says Jewison Bennette's transatlantic move to Sunderland from Costa Rica is an 'amazing story' after the teenager announced his arrival with a late equaliser at Watford. The Black Cats signed the 18-year-old winger towards the end of August but he has been introduced into the first-team gradually, making his debut as a sub in the midweek win at Reading and following that with another substitute outing against the Hornets yesterday.
And Bennette made himself an instant hero when he scored his first goal in English football just a couple of minutes from time to secure a 2-2 draw for the Wearsiders at Vicarage Road. The Costa Rica international speaks no English and Mowbray is keen for him to learn quickly to help him fit into the squad, but at present Bennette is letting his feet do the talking.
"Jewi doesn't speak a word of English, he just smiles at everything you tell him as if he understands, but he doesn't understand," said Mowbray. "He's going off to South Korea this week with Costa Rica to prepare for the World Cup.
