New Doncaster Rovers signing tipped to follow in Thimothee Lo-Tutala footsteps after Chelsea switch

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Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann says new arrival Teddy Sharman-Lowe ticked all the boxes when they were looking at potential targets.

Late on Thursday night, the Chelsea goalkeeper became Rovers' sixth signing of the off-season. The 21-year-old has penned a season-long loan deal with Rovers. This represents his fourth spell away from Stamford but undoubtedly his most high-profile one, offering him a first real taste of competitive football in the EFL.

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Rovers goalkeeping coach Kyle Letheren believes Sharman-Lowe is among the cream of the crop when it comes to young English custodians, saying: "After doing my home work on Ted, I feel we have one of the best young goalkeepers in the country. I’m excited to be working with another talented goalkeeper on a daily basis."

Whilst many supporters are excited at the prospect of a Chelsea youngster arriving, some have questioned his lack of game time in the professional leagues.

McCann moved quickly to allay any fears, saying that Thimothee Lo-Tutala was in a similar position when he arrived midway through last term. The Hull City stopper checked in to South Yorkshire in February, with only a handful of senior games under his belt.

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But he would go on to make a huge impact, playing a major role in the club's unexpected march to the play-offs and becoming a firm fan favourite in his short stay at the Eco-Power Stadium.

"When we brought in Timmy (Thimothee Lo-Tutala) in January, he didn't have a lot of experience," McCann said.

"I think he had four or five games at Stevenage and nothing really prior to that so that doesn't fear us.

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Thimothee Lo-Tutala was a huge success during his loan spell in the second half of last season. (Photo by Ed Sykes/Getty Images)Thimothee Lo-Tutala was a huge success during his loan spell in the second half of last season. (Photo by Ed Sykes/Getty Images)
Thimothee Lo-Tutala was a huge success during his loan spell in the second half of last season. (Photo by Ed Sykes/Getty Images)

"We look at a lot more than just games. We look at their personality, is he ready for this move, is the tactical aspect right? Teddy ticks all the boxes. He's played for England under-20s so he's got real good pedigree and so we're delighted."

Sharman-Lowe will compete with existing stoppers Ian Lawlor, Louis Jones and Jake Oram.

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