Calling James Tilley. Chris Hughton has promoted the 16-year-old into his first team squad for Albion's game at Middlesbrough (12.15)
Albion have fast-tracked 16-year-old striker James Tilley into the first team squad for their final match of the season at Middlesbrough today.
Tilley is in the party that flew up to the North-East last night, a reward from boss Chris Hughton for his rapid rise through the ranks.
First year scholar Tilley, from Weald School, has signed a pro contract after catching the eye for the under-16s, under-18s and under-21s.
He tweeted last night: "Glad to have got my initiation song for the 1st team over and done with."
Tilley will be 17 in June.
Jake Forster-Caskey is Albion's youngest ever player. The England under-21s midfielder was 13 days past his 16th birthday when he came on as a sub against Yeovil at Withdean in 2010.
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