Wotton 'thrilled' for young Gulls striker Crosbie

Jadyn Crosbie scored 37 goals in 48 appearances last season for Mangotsfield United

Torquay United boss Paul Wotton says he has been impressed with young striker Jadyn Crosbie.

The 20-year-old joined the Gulls from ninth-tier side Mangotsfield United on a two-year deal in June.

He scored in Torquay's final pre-season friendly on Saturday as the Gulls won 3-0 at Tiverton Town.

"I was thrilled for Jadyn and we love him at the club, that's why we've got him on a two-year deal," Wotton told BBC Radio Devon.

"He was unfortunate at the start of pre-season - he rolled his ankle and got injured and missed a couple of weeks, which is difficult for him because he's adjusting to full-time training, he's living away from home for the first time and he is only young.

"But he's come back, he's trained great, he learns quick, I love him to bits and I'm thrilled he scored.

"I don't care what level he's done it at, he scores goals and he's a pleasure to coach."