Yeovil Town Under-19s’ defender Jaydon Biss has described making his first-team debut as “a dream come true.”
The 17-year-old, who (if the online database is correct) turns 18 on Sunday, appeared as a second half substitute for Tahvon Campbell in second half injury time at the end of the 2-0 win at AFC Telford United in the FA Trophy fifth round.
Speaking to BBC Somerset reporter Jack Killah after the game, he said: “I’ve always dreamed for situations like this to happen and it’s a dream come true. When I stepped on to the field I couldn’t believe it because ever since a young boy I’ve always dreamt of it happening and it was a dream come true really to get this opportunity today.
“I trained with the boys on Thursday and I have just tried to give my all whatever the circumstances whether it is on the pitch, off the pitch, at the gym, I am just trying to better myself, trying to get to this point. It was great time to share it with the boys who have helped me and supported, as well especially with the Gaffer (manager, Billy Rowley). Everyone has just always supported me, trying to get to me to that level so I can get on the field and do well and put an impact for the team.”
Biss, who has turned out for what is technically a first-team fixture in the Somerset Premier Cup before, was joined on the pitch by his Under-19s team-mate, striker Liam Nardiello, shortly after and admitted he felt fortunate to be given the opportunity.
He said: “Not many people get the opportunity and all the Under-19s team support one another to get the opportunity to play for the first team. We are all a unit and we all want one of us to go on and make it to the first team. I appreciate everyone who has supported me.
“I’m so happy to get over line and especially in a game like this, FA Trophy, not far off playing at Wembley, so it’s one of them things I couldn’t have had a better day.”