New Zealand under-17 international Cameron Howieson has signed a two-year scholarship deal with Burnley.

The attacking midfielder becomes the Clarets' fourth new addition to the youth-team ranks after helping the All Whites reach the last 16 of this summer's under-17 World Cup finals in Mexico.

Dunedin-born Howieson comes from the Mosgiel club in New Zealand but holds a British passport courtesy of his Scottish father David.

The Clarets were alerted to Howieson by a connection in New Zealand of former Burnley full-back Ian Brennan and after making an approach the 16-year-old impressed during a trial spell last season.

"We are always looking and if there is a recommendation we will pursue it," explained tin Dobson.

"We are trying to get talented young players in. Obviously the North West is a very competitive area and we are prepared to spread the net wide.

"Cameron came in at the end of last season and had a couple of training sessions with the youth team.

"We liked the look of him and wanted to take it further so offered him a scholarship.

"It's a big decision for him and his family but he wants to play in English football."

Howieson will be eligible to play once international clearance is received.