Bolton academy boss Peter Farrell has earmarked exciting Australian teenager Aaron Mooy as a player for the future after an exceptional season with the Trotters youth side.The 18-year-old, who was recently named the player of the tournament in the Terborg Toernooi tournament which the Young Socceroos competed in, progressed up the Bolton ranks last season finishing the campaign with the club's reserve side.
And Farrell believes there's more to come from the promising young Aussie.
"He came over here when he was 14 years of age after being spotted in Australia. He got his education here at Bolton School, but he is a tremendous footballer," Farrell told the official Bolton website.
"He still needs to work on his game, like the times when he hasn't got the ball, but ability-wise, he oozes class.
"He stands out because of his technical ability and his awareness on the ball. It doesn't surprise me that he has been selected for his country."
Farrell added: "Aaron has just been involved in a competition for the Australia U20s over in Holland and he won player of the tournament.
"There is even talk of him going into the full international team, which would be a great achievement.
Next season it is expected Mooy will get the chance to push for a place in the Bolton first-team squad as he works closely with Wanderers Assistant Head Coach Alan Cork in the reserves on a permanent basis.
Referring to Mooy as well as fellow youngster Danny Ward, Farrell added: "They will both be working with Alan Cork next year and in view of the manager (Gary Megson), so I'm sure Alan will look after them and give them the opportunities.
"When they get their chances then they have to be consistent because that's the problem with players at that age."
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