MIDDLESBROUGH DEFENDER JOINS ON TRIAL

Later today Walsall Football Club's Reserve side take on Shrewsbury Town Reserves in the latest Final Third Development League (West) fixture of the season.

Later today Walsall Football Club's Reserve side take on Shrewsbury Town Reserves in the latest Final Third Development League (West) fixture of the season.

Part of the Saddlers XI is 21-year-old Middlesbrough central defender David Atkinson.

Shildon born Atkinson is a product of Boro's Youth set up, and turned pro in 2010.

David, who has captained Boro's Under 21s side, gained some first-team football last season by spending a month on loan with Hartlepool United.

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This post was first published at 11:44 am on Wednesday, 18 February 2015.