Darnell Furlong

Darnell Anthony Furlong (born 31 October 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship club West Bromwich Albion.

Club Career

Queens Park Rangers

Having impressed at junior level, Darnell signed his first professional contract with the club in March 2014. Furlong's Premier League and senior debut for Queens Park Rangers came on 21 February 2015 at the age of 19 in the 2–1 defeat against Hull City at The KC Stadium. Furlong was named in the starting line up by Head Coach Chris Ramsey and played the full 90 minutes. Furlong's second senior appearance came on 4 March 2015 for Queens Park Rangers at home to Arsenal, the Hoops lost the game 2–1, with Furlong playing the full 90 minutes.

Northampton Town (loan)

On 11 September 2015, Furlong joined Northampton Town on a month's loan to gain first team experience. The following day, Furlong made his debut in a 1–0 victory over Oxford United, playing the full 90 minutes. Furlong went on to make nine more league appearances for Northampton Town before returning to Queens Park Rangers in November 2015. Northampton later went on to win the League Two title without Furlong.

Cambridge United (loan)

On 5 January 2016, Furlong signed for Cambridge United on a one-month loan deal. On 9 January 2016, Furlong made his Cambridge United debut in a 1–0 away defeat against Crawley Town, playing the full 90 minutes. On 8 February 2016, after impressing within the first month of his loan spell with Cambridge United, Furlong's loan spell at the Abbey Stadium was extended for a further month. On 12 March 2016, Furlong started for Cambridge against Northampton, the team he had been on loan to at the start of the season. The match finished 1–1 with a dramatic late equaliser by Cambridge. On 19 April 2016, Cambridge defeated Morecambe 7–0, with Furlong contributing with an assist. The result matched Cambridge's record of their