A former Coleraine youngster's performance in the FA Youth Cup final has been described as "outstanding".
Patrick Kelly helped West Ham United lift the trophy for the first time in 24 years after they thumped Arsenal 5-1 in Tuesday night's showpiece decider.
Two other Northern Ireland youngsters were part of the success, with Callum Marshall and Josh Briggs also impressing on the night.
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Marshall scored to give the young Hammers a 2-1 lead, while Briggs came off the bench late on to score with his first touch.
But it was former Bannsider Kelly, 18, who earned the plaudits with his box-to-box display.
The Evening Standard rated Kelly 8/10 on the night, saying: "Outstanding in the middle of the park. Tenacious worker who tracked back brilliantly."
Former Linfield starlet Marshall earned a 7/10 rating, with the Standard adding: "Irishman showed good anticipation to get in front of centre-backs for tap-in."
Briggs came on too late to rate, but the Standard gave him a mention: "Scored with his first touch after last-minute introduction."
Kelly joined West Ham from Coleraine in July last year on a three-year professional contract, and has gone on to hit the ground running at the Premier League club's academy.
He has starred for the Hammers' Under 18 squad and has already trained with the club's Under 21s.
Earlier this year the Northern Ireland teenager joined an illustrious club including Lionel Messi, Mo Salah and Paul Pogba after being signed by Adidas to become one of their official athletes.
The 18-year-old put pen-to-paper on a three-year deal with the global sports brand.
He also became the first footballer from Northern Ireland to become one of Adidas' brand partners.
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