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Swansea striker Oliver McBurnie has the height to trouble defenders in the air and with some development on his touch, he should go far

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Sportsmail's scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star.

This week the Secret Scout checks in on Swansea striker Oliver McBurnie.

Read the report below for his verdict...

This week the Secret Scout checks in on Swansea's 21-year-old striker Oliver McBurnie

WHAT HAS HE GOT?

This strapping leader of the line looks like a throwback to when brave centre forwards showed no fear and hustled opposition defenders. McBurnie is 6ft 2in and enjoys the high ball delivery.

From accurate angled forward balls from his centre backs, he jumped early in a recent game and made it most difficult for his marker to get a clean defensive clearance.