Lee Clark full of praise for 'outstanding' Charlie Thornton after teenager impresses on Hartlepool United debut

While there weren't too many positives as Pools slumped to a third successive defeat in West Yorkshire, the 18-year-old attacking-midfielder caught the eye with a purposeful cameo after being introduced from the bench with a little over 20 minutes of normal time remaining in midweek.

Although the youngster might have wanted to make more of a promising position when his low cross intended for Terry Bondo at the back post proved too close to goalkeeper True Grant, Thornton impressed with his energy, invention and willingness to get on the ball.