Having come through the academy with Premier League Southampton, Lea (pictured) played at Yeovil Town in the EFL.

After a short spell with Isthmian League Premier Division outfit Bognor Regis Town, he arrived at Privett Park in 2017 and soon established himself as a fans’ favourite.

He left Boro’ last November to sign for Blackfield & Langley, but head coach Shaun Gale was keen to bring him back as a player.

Suraci was on dual-registration with Blackfield & Langley and Vanarama National League South side Weymouth.

He joined the Terras in December 2019, scoring on his debut, before making the move to the Watersiders a week later for more regular football.

Also originally with Southampton, he first joined Gosport in 2016 and then had a spell with Belgian second-tier outfit Lommel United before returning to England to play for Bognor in 2018.

He had a spell on loan at Weymouth before returning to Gosport where, in 2018/19, he scored 12 goals. However, towards the end of November, he decided to leave Boro and was given a chance by the Terras.

Suraci remained at Gosport to help set up the centre of excellence and he now runs it with Joe Lea.