Tomlin has a bright future - Hill

Tomlin had a trial with Liverpool in April 2006

Rushden & Diamonds manager Garry Hill has said young midfielder Lee Tomlin has a bright future.

The 19-year-old started out as a striker but has been playing in a wide midfield role this season.

"He's got a lot of quality and can certainly play at a lot higher level," Hill told BBC Radio Northampton.

"He needs to be prepared to work hard, be consistent with his performances and get goals, at present he's doing a bit of all of that."

Hill added: "He's a player who I like to feel is starting to settle down a bit more, starting to grow up a little bit."

Tomlin had a two week trial with Liverpool in 2006 while at Rushden.