Sunderland striker Mason Cotcher is trialling with Arsenal.

The 18 year-old forward has been training with the Gunners and started in the U18s' win at Middlesbrough on the weekend, reports Jeorge Bird's Arsenal youth website.

Cotcher is an England U17 international and came through Sunderland's academy system.

His record with Sunderland U18s his nine goals in 25 games.

Also featuring in victory over Boro for Arsenal was 13 year-old Max Dowman, who made his first start for the team. Arsenal won thanks to Will Sweet's goal.