A young defender with great potential and a fantastic work ethic, Tom is one of the latest hopefuls from the MK Dons Academy hoping to make a name for himself at first team level.

After recovering from the broken leg that badly interrupted his second year as an apprentice, Tom made his first team debut as a substitute at Carlisle United in February and was regularly involved with the first team setup for the remainder of the campaign.

His unfortunate injury prompted the Club to defer a decision on offering him a professional deal until September, meaning the early months of the season will be of huge significance to his future.