Uche Ikpeazu Makes Professional Debut

Uche Ikpeazu made his professional debut as Crewe Alexandra lost 1 - 2 at home to Leyton Orient on Saturday, their 26th game in League One this season.

The 18 - year - old , who is primarily on the books of Watford, has already made the substitutes bench in Cup games against Bristol City and Bournemouth before his loan switch to the Railwaymen.

Now the Anglo - Nigerian has gone a step further after manager Steven Davis decided to bring him to replace Leitch-Smith after 74 minutes.

“Disappointing result, very good team spirit, was so unlucky not to score.

“Happy with my performance on my professional league debut. Greatest moment of my career.

“Thank you to my family and friends for all the support the journey has just began,” Uche Ikpeazu told allnigeriasoccer.com.

The former Reading youth - teamer is on loan at Crewe Alexandra until the end of this season.