'He can be a top striker in the Championship next season' - Colchester boss Danny Cowley on Charlton Athletic striker prospect Micah Mbick

United head coach had also lined up another loan deal from Addicks in January transfer window

Micah Mbick has the attributes to be a standout Championship footballer for Charlton Athletic next season - according to the manager who saw the young striker dazzle in League Two.

The 19-year-old was on loan with Colchester United in the current campaign and his performances for the League Two side saw the Addicks academy product selected by England U20s in November.

Mbick scored nine goals in 26 appearances for the U’s and also collected an assist on his debut for the young Three Lions in a 1-1 draw against Japan.

Colchester United boss Danny Cowley has exclusively talked to South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition about the teenage talent, whose season was cruelly ended in March when he suffered extensive knee ligament damage in a 2-1 win at Newport County.

Cowley is totally confident that the powerful forward will completely recover from the injury, inflicted by Cameron Evans. The defender did not even receive a booking for the late and high challenge.

“He is going to play right at the top,” said Cowley, who has managed at Huddersfield Town, Portsmouth and Lincoln City.