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Gareth Fullerton

Watch as North Belfast footballer scores wonder goal for Portsmouth during pre-season friendly

It looks as if North Belfast footballer Gerard Storey has hit the ground running with new club Portsmouth.

The young midfielder recently put pen-to-paper on a two-year scholarship deal with the League One club.

It was a dream come true for the former Portadown FC teenager who is determined to make the most of his big move across the water.

And as this video shows, Storey has been showcasing the qualities that prompted Pompey to make their move for the Northern Ireland underage international.

It came in a youth game against Charlton Athletic on Saturday.

Check it out for yourself:

Storey recently said of his big move:  "I know it is going to take a lot of hard work to progress and eventually break into the first team.

Portsmouth midfielder Gerard Storey (PRESSEYE/William Cherry)

"I am only 17 so I have a lot of learning to do. But I am at the right club to do that and that's what I aim to do."

Former club Portadown know all about the talents of young Storey.

They posted another goal the teenager scored last season, and there are some similarities:

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