Bognor Regis chief Jack Pearce feels Jason Price can win a contract in trials at Newcastle United.

While it is a huge step from the Ryman South to the Premier League - some seven divisions - Pearce warns against writing off his young charge. With 41 years of experience at Bognor, most as manager, he can spot a talent.

"We took him from Moneyfields two years ago and he's been fantastic. His goal-scoring record speaks for itself," he told the Evening Chronicle.

"There are probably hundreds of kids who go for trials and for most of them it doesn't work out. But for one or two it does and Jason has his chance.

"No matter whether you're in the Ryman, on a park somewhere or the Premier League the penalty box is the same size and the goals are the same size too. If you're a goalscorer that is what every football club in England wants on their books.

"He is a good kid, an excellent player, he works very hard and you never know, this could be his big break."