Peterborough United teenager proved that dreams can come true with a special debut goal

The 17 year-old attacking midfielder was told on Friday morning he would be making his first, first-team start in a League One fixture against Exeter City at the Weston Homes Stadium the following day.

Sykut dreamt about scoring and it took him just 18 minutes before claiming a special goal which showcased strength, skill and finishing power. His goal put Posh 1-0, but it later needed an fine comeback and two Harry Leonard goals to claim a 3-3 draw after a pulsating second-half.

The debutant had left the pitch to warm applause just before the hour mark.

"It was an incredible moment for me to be told I was playing,” Sykut told the Posh Plus service. “I was proud of myself, but also grateful for my parents, my family, the coaches who have got me to this point, and to the manager and Ryan Harley.

"It’s a difficult decision to start a 17 year-old in central midfield in a League One game so I am grateful for the trust placed in me.

"I was told on Friday I would be playing and the other players quickly congratulated me and told me I deserved the chance. I dreamt about scoring and then I felt I was in a dream when I heard the fans roaring because I had scored!

"It was a shame there were no fans in the GH Display Stand as that would have made it even better, but I wanted to make an impact on the game to prove my worth. For the goal I won a 50-50, did my bit of magic and scored before dashing off to celebrate.

"I tend to be confident when I’m on the pitch, but it was difficult for me to get on the ball too often.

"I was proud of the lads for fighting back to draw as well, although it was a shame we didn’t get a winning goal. The gaffer told us not to be complacent at the start of the second-half and then they hit us with three quick goals.

"We will be ready to go again at Northampton next week though.”