Caretaker Cottagers boss Scott Parker said: "It was a massive moment for Harvey.

"I said to the boys he's not entering the field for sentimental reasons or he's a young kid because we want to give him a record. He deserves it and has shown enough quality in the last four weeks in training.

"He is a special talent, he's one we are going to look after and nurture and we're going to try to turn him into a top player."

Elliott made his senior debut as a substitute in a 3-1 win over Millwall in the Carabao Cup in September aged just 15 years and 174 days.

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