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THE SECRET SCOUT: Reading teen Michael Olise glides effortlessly on the ball but must add goals to his game

Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week they bring you the lowdown and verdict on Reading's Michael Olise.

WHAT HAS HE GOT?

Olise had brief spells in Chelsea and Manchester City’s academies before joining Reading in 2016.

He is a France Under 18 international, around 5ft 10in, and the Royals will need to nurse this teenage talent very carefully.

Full of beans with a style exuding confidence, he had a particularly effective game when I saw him in an Under 23 side challenging strong opposition.