Exeter hope to add more attacking talent
On-loan Brentford youngster Ethan Brierley scored one and supplied an assist for another goal in the win at FC United.The 21-year-old has joined the Grecians on a season-long deal and Caldwell has been impressed with what he has seen so far from him."It's great for any player that's coming into a new club to get a goal and to get an assist because I think that builds confidence," he said."I think you can see the quality that he has."We've got a great relationship with Brentford and he's a player we've watched for a number of years and I think now is the time for him to go and show how good a player he is at League One level."
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