Youngster Calum Moreland has signed his first professional contract with Aston Villa.

The defender signed for the club in the summer from Linfield FC, playing for the Under-18s.

Villa believe that Moreland has a lot of talent and can be a future first team player.

Academy manager Mark Harrison told club media: “We are delighted to see Calum sign his first professional contract.

“Calum joined us in the summer from Linfield and has also represented Northern Ireland at youth level. He is a left-sided center-back who has shown a great attitude and worked hard since he joined us.

“It is now important he stays really focused on his development over the next few years."