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On his 18th birthday, the Slovakian signed a new and improved long-term contract with football club.

Tipped by his coaches as the next up-and-coming talent in the Alex youth set-up, the attacking midfielder looks an exciting prospect.

He made his first-team debut in the Papa John’s Trophy win over Leeds United in November but now Holicek will be fighting hard this season to give Lee Bell food for thought in those central areas.