Emil, son of former Bolton Wanderers, West Ham and Finland goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen, provided a number of goals and assists as a striker for the youth team last season and also been away in youth training camps for Finland.

He signed his first professional deal with the Seasiders in May.

Older brother Will Jaaskelainen will be able to tell Emil what to expect as he has had several spells in non-League football with the likes of Nantwich Town, Buxton, Chester FC and Loughborough Dynamo.