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‘No doubt from me’ - Sunderland youngster Adam Richardson’s first-team confidence

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Sunderland youngster Adam Richardson has insisted there was “no doubt” he would sign professional terms on Wearside. Two years ago, the Black Cats staved off interest from Premier League clubs to retain the then 16-year-old goalkeeper.

Richardson first joined Sunderland as an eight-year-old and featured regularly for the U18 set up last season. Fast forward to the present and Alex Neil has taken two inexperienced shot-stoppers to the Black Fats’ pre-season tour of Portugal.

Fellow rookie Jacob Carney has also joined up with Richardson in the Algarve ahead of the 2022-23 campaign. In truth, number one goalkeeper Anthony Patterson is another who lacks first-team experience, having emerged from the youth ranks at the back end of the campaign.

Richardson revealed he can look no further than Patterson for inspiration as well as England number one Jordan Pickford. The 18-year-old candidly stated he always felt confident about making the first team.

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