Hale end graduate Emile Smith Rowe has signed his first professional contract with the club.

Emile, who joined us aged 10, is a pacy winger with a keen eye for goal.

Last season he made his debut for our under-23s aged just 16, and was a regular for Kwame Ampadu's under-18s. He is also an England youth international.

We’d like to congratulate Emile on his first professional contract and look forward to his continued progress in the year ahead.