Birch shows 'huge potential' in first EFL start

Exeter winger Birch impressed on his first EFL start against Rotherham, providing an assist, and manager Taylor believes he has the potential to become a star like Joel Randall.

Exeter City manager Matt Taylor praised winger George Birch after his first EFL league start on Saturday, where the 20-year-old set up Anthony Scully's goal in a 1-0 win over Rotherham United. Taylor compared Birch's potential to Joel Randall, who progressed through Exeter's academy before joining Peterborough United for over £1m in 2021. While Taylor believes Birch has "huge potential", he noted the young winger still needs to develop consistency and work ethic, having been protected somewhat this season as the team struggled.