A first loan move can cause apprehension for a young player, but Middlesbrough prospect Josh Coburn knows that at Bristol Rovers he is in the perfect place to learn and develop, thanks in no small part to the presence of one Aaron Collins.
Coburn, 20, and 25-year-old Collins have formed arguably the most effective strike partnership in the EFL this season since the Teessider made his belated debut for the Gas in October after a knee injury.
Both men have racked up hugely impressive numbers. Coburn has eight goals in 14 appearances, with five assisted by Collins – the most productive player in the third tier with a league-leading 13 goals and 10 assists.
