Football: Former St Johns goalkeeper joins English Premier League team

Manxman joins from impressive spell at Lincoln

An English Premier League side have announced the signing of a former Island goalkeeper. 

Isaac Allan, formally of St Johns United has joined Sunderland AFC's under-21 squad for the new season. 

The 18-year-old joins from Lincoln where he made himself the first-choice goalkeeper for their under-18 side.

He was also a key part of the squad that lifted the under-17 Floodlit cup, and was also named on the bench for the League One fixture against Bristol Rovers.

Sunderland Academy Manager Robin Nicholls said: “We are delighted that Isaac has joined the Club. 

"He has a good build for a goalkeeper and has already shown some of the key attributes we look for in that position."