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Teenage star could play against idol

07:03 am on 6 July 2010

The highly-rated teenage footballer Terry Antonis could line up against his idol and mentor Tim Cahill in his first match after becoming Sydney FC'S youngest ever signing.

The 16 year old Antonis described by Socceroo superstar Cahill as one of the rising stars of Australia inked a three-year contract with the A-league champions.

The former Sydney Olympic, Marconi and AIS midfielder, who played one pre-season game for Sydney before signing, could be considered for Saturday's pre-season clash with Cahill's English club Everton at ANZ Stadium.