The stopper, who signed a scholarship agreement with the club in the summer of 2021, helped the side secure a top-half finish in the U18 Premier League in 2020-21.

From the north-west, Blease joined Rovers at Under-16s level in 2020 having previously been on the books with Rochdale.

In 2021, Blease linked up with the Republic of Ireland Under-19s for a training camp, with the Irish FA having high hopes for the young goalkeeper.