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Yeovil sign Birmingham youngster Wodskou on loan

Yeovil sign Birmingham youngster Wodskou on loan

Yahoo04-08-2025
Yeovil Town have signed teenage Birmingham City forward Ben Wodskou on a season-long loan.
The 18-year-old spent time on loan at National League North side Rushall Olympic last season and has featured for Blues' first team during pre-season.
"Ben is a young striker with huge potential," said Yeovil boss Mark Cooper.
"He's already shown he can handle the physicality of men's football and has the hunger to make an impact."
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