Charlie Wyke has been tipped for big things after firing Boro’s young guns joint top of the Barclays Under-21 Premier League.
The 22-year-old striker held his nerve from the penalty spot as Boro clinched a 1-0 win over Derby County on Monday evening.
Wyke’s spot-kick means that he’s now scored two goals in two appearances since returning to the Boro fold following a successful three-month loan spell at Hartlepool United.
After seeing his side go level on points with Newcastle at the league’s summit, Under-21s coach Paul Jenkins heaped praise on Wyke and expects a number of Football League clubs to be interested in luring him away from the Riverside on loan.
“Charlie showed what he is all about,” Jenkins said.
“He had a big impact and was very effective. When he plays like that, I think clubs will undoubtedly show some interest in him.
“I’m sure Charlie will have a long career in the game. I think whatever happens with Charlie will happen, but we’ve got options with Brad Fewster and also Mark Kitching who played in the No 10 role.
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“I thought (Kitching) and Charlie struck up a good partnership and were a real handful. In the second half Kitch was full of running and both him and Charlie had a big impact.
“We now have a nice run of games and hopefully the lads can get into a rhythm. It’s now making sure they show some consistency as the season goes on.”
Monday’s victory went some way to banishing the painful memory of last week’s 4-1 mauling against Stoke in the Under-21 Premier League Cup, a result that was uncharacteristic of Boro’s youngsters this campaign.
As a result Jenkins made four changes with David Atkinson, Lewis Maloney, Ryan Brobbel and Bradley Halliday all starting.
Halliday, who could play for the Under-21s due to the terms of his youth loan at York City, has returned to Bootham Crescent ahead of the League Two club’s weekend clash with Stevenage.
York boss Russ Wilcox is ready to recall Halliday on Saturday after the defender’s three-match suspension.
The 19-year-old’s loan deal is set to expire after this weekend's match, but Wilcox is hopeful that the Minstermen can strike a deal with Boro to keep Halliday at the club for a longer period.
“It was important to get Brad game time, so he will be ready to challenge for a recall against Stevenage,” Wilcox told the York Press.
“We are also hoping to extend his loan stay again beyond this weekend.”
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