Josh O’Connor says Ryan Porteous acts as both his mentor and inspiration as he looks to make the grade at the Leith club.
The teenage striker – son of Easter Road hero Garry – has watched Porteous' rise with interest. He's gone from a promising academy product to a full Scotland international last week, marking a fine week with a goal during a 2-0 Premiership win against Ross County.
O’Connor managed to bag his senior bow in March as a sub against Aberdeen before injury curtailed further appearances last term. For now, his target is helping the Hibs young team get past Molde in their UEFA Youth League round one second-leg clash this week after a narrow 1-0 loss in Norway last time out. The teenager says Porteous is someone who has been key for him in his development, saying: "We look at Porto (Porteous) as an inspiration, we see him in the building everyday.
