Wilson hails his loan star

By David Watters

Ilkeston FC

Kevin Wilson is looking forward to seeing Derby County keeper Ross Etheridge in action again after the teenager made his debut in Saturday's 1-1 draw at home to Trafford in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League.

The Premier Division's Robins signed the Football League keeper on a month's loan in time for him to play in the weekend draw at the New Manor Ground. The 19-year-old, who also spent time on loan at First Division South Gresley at the start of this season, is in his first-year as a professional at Derby County after completing a two year scholarship at their academy.

The young stopper is battling for the number one jersey with Rob Peet and Wilson said: "We all look forward to having Ross here. People at Derby County hold him in high regard and it’s great that he’s joining up with us. It’s good for his progress as he comes here looking for more first team opportunities and we are also heading into a busy period now so it’s important that we have goalkeeping cover."

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