Loan signing looking to prove his worth at Heed

GATESHEAD new boy Aidan Elliott-Wheeler believes he has plenty to prove after making a loan switch to the International Stadium earlier this week.

- By MARK CARRUTHERS

The Oxford United youngster has already enjoyed loan stints with the likes of Banbury United, Hemel Hempstead Town and Salisbury in recent seasons - but his temporary switch to the Heed means he will compete in the National League for the first time in his career.

Able to play at right-back or on the wing, Elliott-Wheeler will be a timely addition to a Gateshead squad that has slid down the table in recent weeks after winning just two of their last 10 league games.

The youngster made his debut in a midweek National League Cup defeat against Leeds United Under-21s and will go straight into contention for a starting place in tomorrow’s visit to Sutton United.