Regis Le Bris delivers verdict on Sunderland prospect Finn Geragusian after senior Armenia call-up | OneFootball

Regis Le Bris has praised Sunderland youngster Finn Geragusian after the striker earned his first senior Armenia call-up. According to Sunderland Echo, the 18-year-old has been included by head coach Yegishe Melikyan for friendlies against the United Arab Emirates and Belarus.

Geragusian is yet to make a first-team debut but has stood out for the U18s and U21s. He travelled for FA Cup ties at Oxford United and Port Vale this year and was on the bench against the latter.

Melikyan said the call-up is to assess him at senior level and judge his national-team future, while stressing he is not ready yet. He praised Geragusian’s qualities and fit, and noted Armenia’s issues up front mean every option is being considered.

Geragusian called the selection unbelievable, said he is proud to represent his country and family, and wants to learn from new coaches and team-mates.

Le Bris said the forward impressed in first-team training, citing his character, physicality and alignment with the club’s mentality. He added that in this league teams need two strong centre-backs, a strong forward and competitiveness in duels, first contact and second balls, and that Geragusian is well rounded but still needs experience.

This season he has 13 goals and three assists from 27 outings across the U18s and U21s. In Premier League 2 he has three goals and two assists in 10 games.

Source: Sunderland Echo