Worthing have congratulated their former player Fin Stevens on his first Wales under-21 call-up.

The Brighton-born 17-year-old, now with Brentford, has been called in ahead of the friendly against the Republic of Ireland.

He has made three senior appearances in cup competitions and was on the bench for Brentford's Sky Bet Championship win at Blackburn last Friday.

"I've watched him many times for the Brentford B team and he's been impressive," Wales under-21 manager Paul Bodin said of Stevens, who has Cardiff roots.

"We were alerted to his availability and anyone who performs at their clubs will hopefully catch our eye.

 

 

"Fin was open arms to coming in and he's delighted that he's in the under-21 because he could have gone into a younger group.

"He's a talented footballer and considers right-back to be his favoured position, as I do, but Brentford have played him in centre midfield on a number of occasions."

Stevens joined the Worthing academy at 19 after being released by Arsenal and soon progressed to the first team, making 20 appearances and scoring one goal last season.

He then signed a two-year deal with Brentford.