Stoke City striker Nathan Lowe named League 2 young player of the season after Walsall spell having started out at Bishop’s Stortford Community Football Club

The Young Player of the Season in Sky Bet League Two began his footballing journey in Bishop’s Stortford.

Nathan Lowe, 19, was named the top performer in English football’s fourth tier after enjoying a stellar spell on loan at Walsall from Championship side Stoke City.

And the England under-19 international developed his talent from a tender age at Bishop’s Stortford Community Football Club.

The teenage striker bagged 18 goals and claimed seven assists in 30 appearances for the Saddlers during his first loan stint away from the Potteries.

He then returned to Stoke in January and scored in a 1-1 draw at West Bromwich Albion before making another eight Championship appearances for Mark Robins’ side.

Lowe first caught the eye of BSCFC head coach Tim Moylette at the age of four, going on to further impress him and four- to seven-year-olds lead coach Gary Mardle with his dribbling skills and finishing ability.

He went on to play for BSCFC’s under-sevens and under-eights before moving up north with dad Andrew, mum Treena and sister Amelia.