Michael Gault has tipped teen sensation Callum Marshall for "great things" in professional football.
Former Linfield youngster Marshall made the move to West Ham United at the start of this year and has enjoyed a blistering start with the Hammers.
Marshall's stats for West Ham's Under 18s this season are mesmerising, with nine goals in four games including two hat-tricks.
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His latest treble came in a 4-2 win over Fulham in the Premier League Cup.
Linfield Under 18 boss Gault recalls working with Marshall before the 17-year-old forward earned his move across the water - and the former Blues captain says his dad was even impressed by the youngster.
"Callum was on the books of Linfield for quite a while, and he also worked at the JD Academy with Andy Waterworth," Gault told Belfast Live's That's What I Call Football podcast.
"I came in around Christmas time when Davy Dorrian left, and Callum played one match. I think it was against the Glens.
"He was absolutely outstanding. My dad was down watching us and asked 'who is that wee lad?'. I think Callum was going to West Ham the following week.
"And the past three or four weeks every time I look at social media I see Callum scoring hat-tricks for West Ham Under 18s.
"He is from a really good family and he is a fantastic player. Every time I look he is scoring goals which is great to see.
"So, the next couple of years you should just keep an eye on Callum Marshall. He is going to go on to do great things. Hopefully, anyway."
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