It does seem that any genuine academy talents bypass the 23s and jump up to the first team (or more likely get poached whilst still a kid).
Not sure what the answer is though.
Based on absolutely nothing I reckon 1 more in today/tomorrow and then another 12 on deadline today plus a surprise one the morning after cos the fax machine was playing up.
Seems that story about the failed medical wasn't true. According to the local rag Charlton have offered him a contract but he's got other offers on the table so is training with them while he decides