IRELAND UNDERAGE INTERNATIONAL Calum Kavanagh has signed his first professional contract with Middlesbrough.

Calum, who is the son of former Ireland international Graham Kavanagh, signed for ‘Boro on a scholarship during the summer, and the striker been rewarded with a three-year professional contract.

His father Graham also played for Boro, and made 46 appearances for the side between 1991 and 1996.

The 17-year-old Kavanagh previously featured for the Middlesbrough U18s and now joins the club on a full-time basis, starting the season with a brace of goals in a 3-0 win at Leeds on the opening day of the new campaign.

“We’re delighted Calum has signed a professional contract,” said the club’s Academy manager Craig Liddle. 

“He’s shown great application and has a real good work ethic. He has a long way to go and a lot to learn, but this is another step on the ladder for him and his continued development.”

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