Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray has challenged youngster Mason Burstow to show his quality.

The 20-year-old forward has arrived at the Black Cats for the season to help them get promoted to the Premier League.

Mowbray has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging Burstow to put his name alongside Didier Drogba in Chelsea folklore one day.

"I thanked him and I thanked his mother who was on the call," Mowbray told reporters about his conversation with Burstow.

"I spoke to him. I know he had some amazing offers. After our chat he wanted to come here.

"I tried to sell this football club and the biggest selling point is the supporters I would suggest. What a chance to come and play in an environment that is so Premier League-like.

"40,000 people in the stadium roaring the team on. Get yourself ready to go and play at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea and be the No 9 that bangs in all the goals and put your name next to Drogba and all the great players that have played for Chelsea.

"I think he wanted to do it. I hope he can come and play with the enthusiasm that he seems to have. He looks an amazing athlete and great kid. We're looking forward to getting him on the grass and hopefully he can snaffle up a few chances that we create as we go along."