We've got a new intake in our Academy in September, and today we meet striker Thomas Blackham.

What was the first club you supported?

The first team I supported was Man Utd.

Who was your first favourite player?

My first ever favourite player was Wayne Rooney

Who is your current favourite player?

My current favourite player is between Mbappe or Sancho

Who has been the biggest influence on your career?

 My dad has had the biggest influencers my career as he’s always pushing me

What’s been the biggest game of your career so far?

The biggest game so far was this season against Gateshead who were top at the time beating them 3-1

Which football ground would you most like to play on?

 I would love to play at old Trafford

What was the first Darlington match you went to?

Can’t remember the first Darlo game,but I think it was a cup game

What’s your favourite music?

I like grime music

What’s your favourite food?

 My favourite food is pasta

Which countries in the world have you visited?

I’ve only visited Spain and Holland, Holland was for a football torno which we won.

Which stadium in the world would you most like to visit?

The stadium I would like to visit is Anfield

Who do you think is the best player amongst your team mates and why?

 I don’t think I could pick one out of the team as we all bring or own individual things in which helps us as a team.

What would be your best footballers XI?

GK: Peter Schmeichel

  Rb: Zanetti

  Cb: Ronald Keomen

  Cb: Vidic

  Lb: Roberto Carlos

 Cm: Kaka

 Cm: Paul Scholes

 Rm: Henry

 Lm: Figo

 St: Ronaldo

 St: Drogba