Indeed age is not the question especially around a Tim changing room when Gary Glitters about.

If the lad has skill, strength (none of the first team has) and the aptitude to play and learn then give him a go.

He has a great name. Here in Cyprus when something is small or a minature version the name is suffixed with the -acki-

So tavernaki
Christacki
Messacki etc.

Lets support him if he want to wear tangerine.