Glenavon defender Mark Haughey believes teenage goalkeeper Josh Clarke has the ability and temperament to reach the top.
Clarke's burgeoning career hit new heights on Friday when he was named in Ian Baraclough's Northern Ireland squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League quadruple-header.
The 17-year-old will get to work alongside Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Trevor Carson and Luke Southwood during the extended camp.
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Clarke's fledgling career has taken him to Chelsea and Bournemouth academies, before joining Glenavon at the tail end of last season.
He excelled during the club's run-in after stepping in for suspended James Taylor to help the Lurgan Blues reach the European play-offs.
Haughey says Clarke has made an immediate impact since joining Glenavon's ranks in April, and he believes the youngster can continue climbing the ladder at club and international level.
"Josh has been absolutely fantastic," Haughey told Belfast Live.
"Although he has bags of experience already in a professional set-up, he is an absolute credit to himself and his family. For a 17-year-old to come in and perform the way he has speaks volumes about the talent and character of the lad.
"And in terms of ability, there is no doubt in the near future you will see him playing for Northern Ireland's senior side or in professional football.
"He is very, very composed. Even for someone who was coming into a new set-up at Glenavon, I have been impressed by how mature he is for such a young lad.
"And also the pure ability he has as a goalkeeper. He gives defenders so much confidence. Knowing Josh is behind you gives you that added belief.
"And to perform the way he does at that age is just phenomenal."
Clarke was included in the recent Northern Ireland training squad based in England, and his contribution during that four-day camp has earned him a swift recall.
"Ian Baraclough calling Josh up shows you how much the Northern Ireland manager values him. Ian can obviously see the potential in him," Haughey added.
"It will only stand Josh in good stead, training with those professionals and being around the Northern Ireland first-team.
"And there's no doubt in my mind he will become a first-team regular for Northern Ireland in the future."
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