It was a first taste of the Premier League International Cup for Forum Sports client Charlie Dinsdale as Sunderland U21s took on European opposition in Borussia Dortmund.
A demanding test at a high level and an important step in the young midfielder’s ongoing development, the fixture offered Charlie a chance to measure himself against one of Europe’s most respected youth setups.
Across Sunderland’s U18 and U21 sides this season, Charlie has continued to build minutes, sharpness and confidence. Nights like these — under the lights against top continental academies — are exactly the kind of experiences that accelerate young players. Keep up the good work, Charlie.