Fulham manager Felix Magath has tipped teenage attacking midfielder Patrick Roberts to play a big role in the club's future.

The 17-year-old, who signed his first professional contract with the Cottagers earlier this year, made his senior debut as a substitute in last weekend's 5-0 defeat at Manchester City.

"We have a very good youth academy here at Fulham so it is the right way to bring the young players into the Premier League," Magath told the club's official website.

"Pat is a very big talent and he will have a great career in front of him, so I think it is good for him to make the experience now in the Premier League, so he will get used to it.

"He will be a player that we need in the future."

Roberts has reportedly been watched by La Liga duo Real Madrid and Barcelona.

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Robert Summerscales