Reece Noble

Reece is a versatile defender who is able to play in either full-back position.

He joined the Academy at the under-9 level and is in the second year of his scholarship with the club.

He saw a lot of duty with the under-18s last season, playing 24 games and scoring once.

Reece’s brother, Liam, graduated from Sunderland’s Academy and was a regular in the reserves before moving on to join Carlisle United.