Wonderkid Dylan Sloan confident he can hit new heights with Larne
Larne talent Dylan Sloan searches out a passing option against HJK Helsinki at Solitude in the Champions League qualifier
Larne’s rising star Dylan Sloan believes he is in the right environment to take big strides in his club and international career.
The Newtownards teenager is still on a high after making his Champions League debut in the qualifier against HJK Helsinki in Finland.
Sloan had to leave that contest with cramp, but not before he demonstrated his undoubted talent with a Man of the Match performance on the big stage.
To some supporters, his display of skill and courage may have been a surprise, but those who have worked closely with the 19-year-old can see a diamond that just needs polishing.
Sloan progressed through the club’s Scholarship programme before breaking into Tiernan Lynch’s first-team squad in recent seasons.
He has been involved with Northern Ireland’s Under-19s and wants to keep learning on the biggest stage.
Larne manager Tiernan Lynch has deployed Dylan Sloan in European fixtures in Finland and Kosovo
Larne, who have just established a youth development link-up with Premier League side Newcastle United, are giving him the platform to showcase his talent and potential.
“It’s been really good times for me, but I need to push on,” said Sloan, who started his career at Ridgeway Rovers.
“I’m a bit surprised I have progressed so much but it’s about taking your chance when it comes.
“You expect to be on the bench more but the challenge for every player is to stay in the first-team.
“The full-time football and education have helped me. I thought to myself, I had to be a bit fitter, stronger and quicker to give myself a chance of starting more games.
“It’s a great environment for me.
“There are good
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