Eighteen-year-old Hoyle, who has progressed into the development squad from the under-18s this summer, has recently signed a two-year deal with the Cod Army also holding an option for a further year.

The defender arrived from Bury at under-16 level and had worked his way through the academy, being a pivotal member of the under-18s squad throughout his two years at the club.

Hughes (pictured), an 18-year-old left-back, recently arrived at Bloomfield Road to initially link-up with the Seasider’s development squad after being released by Portsmouth.

He made his Pompey debut in November 2021 against Crystal Palace under-21s in the Papa John’s Trophy.

He was also named on the bench four times, including League One fixtures at Wycombe Wanderers and at home to Sheffield Wednesday.

Hughes featured in Pompey reserves’ progress to the quarter finals of the Hampshire Senior Cup, before a 4-0 defeat at Farnborough in February.

He joined Isthmian League Premier Division outfit Bognor Regis Town on loan in December, making 14 appearances for the Rocks.

However, at the end of his two-year scholarship with Pompey’s academy, he was released at the season’s end.