Barker joined the Posh academy as a 13-year-old and helped the under-18 team reach the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup and achieve eye-catching results in the Youth Alliance League last season played regular men’s football in a loan deal at BetVictor Southern League Premier Division Central outfit Lowestoft Town.

As part of the terms of the loan agreement, following the first 28 days, Barker, who signed professional terms in the summer, could be called back to the Weston Homes Stadium within 24 hours.