Hampton & Richmond Borough striker Dan Thompson may be back at the Beveree, but boss Mark Harper has admitted it might not be for long.

The 17-year-old returned to the Bevears line-up for Saturday’s 3-1 win over Weston-Super-Mare after a three-week spell on trial at Premier League Stoke City.

Eight other clubs had representatives at Station Road to cast their eye over him only to see Thompson taken off just before half-time with a nasty head injury.

But the scouts seemed to leave happy as defender Dean Inman secured a trial with QPR reserves this week, with his team-mate lined up to do the same when he gets over his concussion.

City remain keen on Thompson, but Harper insisted others were still interested in him.

And providing he can play for Hampton at weekend’s he’s more than happy to see him try out for other outfits higher up the pecking order.

“Dan looks fitter and more accomplished in just three weeks at Stoke,” he said.

“If that is how he comes back from every trial then I’m happy for him to do it as long as he can play for us at a weekend.

“Until there is a firm deal that suits both parties, he is our player.”