Tyrone tyro Niall Sludden looks an old hand

He has played just one championship game, but Niall Sludden looks like he’s made for the big time.

Bristling with confidence, this is a young man with the perfect temperament for the modern game.

An ice-cool debut against Derry last month heralded the arrival of yet another exceptional Red Hand talent, a player equipped with a fully developed skillset and the versatility of a seasoned campaigner. But it’s his confidence and self-belief that set him apart from scores of youngsters who annually take nervous first steps into the world of inter-county football.