Bradley Potts (born 3 July 1994) is an English footballer who plays as a

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and wing-back for club Preston North End.

Career

Potts began his career with Newcastle United youth academy before moving to Carlisle United and made his professional debut on 11 August 2012 in a 1–0 win against Accrington Stanley in the first round of the League Cup. He made his league debut a week later, playing 90 minutes of a 1–1 draw against

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on 18 August. On 12 June 2015, Potts signed for

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after his contract at Carlisle expired. He scored the opening goal for Blackpool in the 2017 League Two play-off final win against Exeter City. On 3 August 2017 Potts joined

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side

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on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. On 4 January 2019, Potts moved to

side Preston North End for a reported incoming record transfer fee paid by the club in excess of £1.5 million.

International career

On 8 November 2012, Potts was called up to the England under-19 squad to play

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in a friendly on 13 November in

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. He made his debut in the game which England won 1–0.

Career statistics

Honours

Blackpool * EFL League Two play-offs:

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Barnsley *

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second-place promotion: 2018–19

References

PNE 'break transfer record' to bring in young midfielder

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Potts, Brad 1994 births Living people English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders England men's youth international footballers Carlisle United F.C. players Blackpool F.C. players Barnsley F.C. players Preston North End F.C. players English Football League players Footballers from Hexham 21st-century English sportsmen