Mason Cotcher enjoyed a terrific first season as a Villan after joining the Academy in August 2024, winning three trophies.

The highly-rated forward, an England youth international, arrived as a free agent having previously spent time at Sunderland.

Cotcher appeared in the EFL Trophy, Premier League 2, FA Youth Cup, UEFA Youth League and Under-18 Premier League.

He scored 16 times across all competitions as he settled in quickly at the club.