Australian playmaker Freddy Gagliano has scored three goals in two games for Fulham's Academy this week after getting scouted in Brisbane in June.

Freddy, 11, was spotted at our trials in Hervey Bay, Australia, this summer, which were run in conjunction with SOAR Football Academy. 

After being deemed to be the best player that was seen at the trials, Fulham opted to invite him to train with the u14's and he made quite the impression.

Two goals on his debut against Tottenham Hotspur were quickly followed up with the winner in a closely contested game against Charlton Athletic on Sunday.

Freddy's Mum, Maryanne, gave an insight into how he settled down into life at the academy.

"It's been a great experience for him, he enjoys anything that involves a round ball," she said.

 "Pete Johson, one of the scouts for UK Football Trials, came up to us and said that Freddy was a standout and he wanted us to come overseas for a trial." 

She added: "We arrived on Saturday and by the Sunday he was playing against Spurs, so it all happened very quickly. He was a bit nervous at the start but he came on a lot and was very happy by the end of it, he settled in well."

Freddy also made an impression on a former England international currently playing his trade at Craven Cottage, who caught his winning goal and claimed "That lad's in a different gear!"

UK Football Trials Director Harry Price, who first met Freddy on the trip to Australia, said: "Freddy was outstanding in everything he did from minute one in Australia. Very talented in all aspects of his game and Pete immediately picked him out from the other players.

"He was a pleasure on and off the pitch and we're very happy that he's doing so well on his Fulham trial. We will stay in touch with him and wish him the best of luck going forward."