Chris Conn-Clarke had the air of a school kid joining in with the younger lads in the playground.
The Burnley winger inspired his side's FA Youth Cup win over Mansfield Town on Thursday night as the Clarets booked a home tie with West Brom in the last 16.
The talented teenager, in wet and windy conditions, was a cut above most on the pitch with his ball-carrying, goal threat and vision.
The visitors stunned the Stags with a three goal burst inside the opening quarter, with Conn-Clarke, who has been involved with the Under-23s on occasion this term, at the heart of it.
The Clarets winger was majestic at Mansfield, supported by Ben Woods and Dylan Moonan offering protection in the middle, particularly in the first half, and Edon Pruti - excellent after the break - marshaling the defence
This crop of Burnley teenagers have plenty to offer, even in the absence of their most talked about talent in Lewis Richardson, absent through injury.
But it was Conn-Clarke who made the difference.
He made the first goal by twisting and turning Kane Patterson inside out before the home defender tripped him and Rhys Fenlon scored from the spot.
And the Northern Ireland youth international scored the second when he clipped a curling cross shot into the far corner.
He continued to cause problems with the Stags having to double up on the wideman such was his threat.
The Clarets had the tie won inside the opening quarter with Moonan adding a third.
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But Conn-Clarke had the appetite for more.
On occasion he tried to do too much, perhaps buoyed by his early exploits, as Mansfield began to get to grips with the danger he posed.
One flick over his head on the touchline showcased the skills he possesses while he continued to offer protection defensively.
He picked up a knock or two in the second period as he became a target of the Stags' defence.
But it couldn't put the 18-year-old off his stride as he continued to play with a freedom and finesse that shone through.
"He has had a really, really good three or four months," said Under-18 boss Tony Philliskirk.
"Nearly every game he has played he has scored or assisted. He won a penalty, scored a goal and he does the basics well."
