Whilst attending one of our trials in West London on February 21st, 14-year-old goalkeeper Toby Fisher caught the eye of scouts from the Premier League club Watford.

We caught up with Toby’s father Declan, who revealed that it wasn’t Toby’s first time on Watford's turf, but it was his first time whilst wearing a Watford kit, informing us: “He’s played there before about three years ago, but it was playing for Wimbledon actually against Watford.”

“It was an interesting experience," continued Declan, "Toby spent about 25 minutes with the goalkeeping coach and then a match which ran for about an hour. There were 3 other keepers so they got about 15 minutes play time each.”

Whilst Toby's time between the sticks might have been a bit quiet, the 'keeper certainly wasn’t.

“He didn’t have that much to do to be honest with you, but he was extremely loud and vocal, just as he was at the trial with you guys," said Declan.

“During the session with the academy goalkeeping coach before the match, I thought he did really well, certainly against the other keepers.

"What the coach did and in fairness, absolutely should be doing, was test the technical ability of the lads who were there. He was firing firm, adult style shots at under 15 goalkeepers to see what their hands were like, what their body shape was like.

"He picked up on a couple of the boys that their body shape before collapsing for their saves were wrong. If they also did something good, he was responsive and encouraging. The guy clearly knew what he was talking about and Toby really liked and respected that.

"Toby will always respond well to the ones that are technically good. The coach was constantly providing them with pointers and helping them with their game. Toby really, really liked the goalkeeping coach a lot.”

As well as the brilliant staff, both Toby and his father were impressed with the facilities Watford had to offer, with Declan sighting: “The level of the facilities at Watford are extremely high. For example, the dome is brand new with a 4g pitch which must have only been opened in the last six months if that, so as you would expect, it was fantastic.”

We at UK Football Trials are delighted that Toby was left feeling satisfied about his experience with Watford and that we were able to play a part in it. We wish Toby the best of luck with Watford and the future.