McJannet: 'Amazing' to see old pal Souttar taking on Mbappe and Messi 

The pair shared places in the Stoke City reserve team defence and places at an apartment complex recommended by their new club.
McJannet: 'Amazing' to see old pal Souttar taking on Mbappe and Messi 

SEIZING THE MOMENT: Cameron McJannet of Derry City celebrates after the Extra.ie FAI Cup Final match between Derry City and Shelbourne at Aviva Stadium. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Cameron McJannet didn’t foresee Harry Souttar leading Australia into World Cup battle against Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi when they were teens at Stoke City.

The year was 2016 and the Potters were determined to maintain their status as Premier League mainstays by headhunting the best talent beyond the top-flight.

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