The
18-year-old didn’t start playing football until the age of 11.
Turning
out for Rushmere Lions and Ipswich Thistle, he was spotted by Ipswich Town
where he joined their youth development programme.
He
played for Brantham Athletic under-14s whilst at Portman Road and had a spell
training at West Ham United.
Following
a short spell at AFC Sudbury, Lay was approached by Preston North End, AFC
Wimbledon and Mansfield Town, choosing to join Preston ahead of the two other
clubs.
Despite
his young age, Lay brings a bit of experience with him, playing most recently
for Vanarama National League South side Braintree Town and Thurlow Nunn League
Premier Division outfit Whitton United.
(Photo:
Hannah Parnell) |