Sunderland youngster Isaac Allan returned to the Black Cats after a loan spell with National League North club Hebburn Town last month.

Sunderland have been told one of their young players deserves a chance to impress on loan in the EFL after shining during a spell in the local non-league scene.

Several Black Cats prospects have proven their worth during loan spells elsewhere over the last 12 months - and goalkeeper Isaac Allan tops that list after he played a part in Hebburn Town’s historic promotion into the National League North. The 20-year-old stopper joined the Hornets on loan in March and produced several impressive performances as they saw off the challenges of Hednesford Town and FC United of Manchester to secure the Northern Premier League Premier Division title.

Sunderland U21s keeper Isaac Allan keeps out a header from South Shields forward Cedwyn Scott. | Kevin Wilson.

placeholder image — Sunderland U21s keeper Isaac Allan keeps out a header from South Shields forward Cedwyn Scott. | Kevin Wilson.

Allan returned to Hebburn for a second loan stint at the start of the current campaign but has since been recalled by the Black Cats and has gone on to appear for Sunderland Under-21s in recent weeks. What lies ahead for the young stopper remains to be seen as he looks to take the next step in his development - but Hornets goalkeeper coach Carl Morris believes Allan should be handed a chance to shine in the EFL after being impressed with the youngster’s attitude and ability during his time at the Trustmark Group Stadium.

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He told The Echo: “Isaac is more than capable of playing at this level and he can play even higher. He’s just a really good kid with a brilliant attitude. He sets his standards really high as a goalkeeper on matchday and in training and I would love to see him get out playing games against as soon as possible. I think he is a potentially EFL goalkeeper and I honestly would love to see him get into the EFL at some stage because with his attitude and ability, there is no reason why he can’t do that and I just wish him all of the best because he deserves to have a very good career.”

Meanwhile, Allan’s fellow Academy of Light prospect Jaydon Jones netted his first senior goal for Hebburn last week when he netted in a Durham Challenge Cup win against Northern League Division Two club Park View.

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