By Middlesbrough Football Club

Youngster Luke Woolston has signed his first professional contract with the club.

The 17-year-old, who hails from Hartlepool, joined our Academy as a 13-year-old and has now signed a three-year deal with Boro.

Luke, a central midfielder, made 17 appearances for our Under-18s as a first year scholar and netted twice, one of which was a goal of the month contender against Everton.

He follows in the footsteps of fellow youngsters Frankie Whelan, Sam Collins, Afonso Lindo, Oliver Swan and Ben Beals in signing their first pro contracts with the club this summer.