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Altrincham striker Duncan Watmore first Di Canio signing at Sunderland

Non-league striker Duncan Watmore is the first signing made by Sunderland boss Paolo di Canio.

Sunderland have signed teenage striker Watmore from non-league side Altrincham.

Watmore featured regularly for Altrincham in the Conference North last season and scored 14 goals in 29 starts.

Academy manager Ged McNamee told Sunderland's official website: "We are pleased to welcome Duncan to the club and wish him the best of luck."

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