The boss said he likes the Academy talent hoping for an opportunity under him, potentially during the pre-season tour coming up after the break, and can now take stock, following the 3-1 victory over Hong Kong, China in our second post-season friendly.
With much to do over the summer, including moving into a revamped Carrington building, Amorim also explained to club media that goalscorers Chido Obi (2) and Ayden Heaven have great potential and need to keep pushing.
Thwaites, something of a set-piece expert in the younger age groups, made a superb saving challenge in the ASEAN All-Stars clash two days ago, and, at 17, is clearly doing the right things to catch the eye of our head coach.