Tom_Watson_(footballer,_born_2006)

Tom Watson (footballer, born 2006)

Tom Watson (footballer, born 2006)

English footballer

Thomas Watson (born 8 April 2006) is an English footballer who plays for Sunderland as a winger.[1]

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Career

On 18 April 2023 Watson made his professional debut for Sunderland, appearing as a substitute in the EFL Championship against Huddersfield Town.[2][3] Despite a back injury hampering his ability to feature at the start of the 2023–24 season, Watson signed a new three-year contract with Sunderland in September 2023.[4][5] This came amid reported interest in his services from Premier League side Nottingham Forest and Scottish Premiership side Glasgow Rangers.[6][7]

Style of play

Watson is noted for his pace.[8]

International career

Watson made his England U17 debut in January 2023. That same month he scored his first England U17 goal in a 6-0 win over Germany U17.[9][10]

Watson made his England U18 debut during a 1-1 draw with Belgium in Marbella on 11 October 2023.[11]

Career statistics

As of match played 4 May 2024
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References

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    Smith, Phil (18 April 2023). "Sunderland boss explains key selection and substitution decisions against Huddersfield". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
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    Copley, James (3 September 2023). "Sunderland handed contract boost amid Rangers transfer interest as starlet pens new deal - reports". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
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    "Tommy Watson signs first professional contract". safc.com. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
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    Jameson, Stuart (18 September 2023). "Sunderland face Nottingham Forest interest in young star despite new contract". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
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    Berry, Gavin (18 July 2023). "Tom Watson a Rangers transfer 'target' as Sunderland wonderkid contract gridlock opens door to cross border bargain". Daily Record. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
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    Smith, Phil (20 April 2023). "Tony Mowbray explains his decision to hand exciting Sunderland youngster a surprise debut". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
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    Boyd, Ben (30 March 2023). "The two Sunderland youngsters aiming to make Championship impression amid Newcastle United interest". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
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    "ENGLAND U17 VS. GERMANY U17 6-0". Soccerway. 14 January 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
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    Veevers, Nicholas (11 October 2023). "Report: Belgium 1-1 England MU18s". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
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