By Middlesbrough FC

Teenager Frankie Coulson has signed his first professional contract with the club.

The 17-year-old marksman, who is in the second year of his scholarship, has signed a deal which runs until 2027.

Hartlepool-born Frankie has been with the club's Academy since the age of 10.

In his debut season he scored seven goals in 18 appearances for our Under-18s and also featured for our U21s.

This time around, he has scored three in five for our U18s and has been a regular coming off the bench for our U21s.