JEREMY Wray has hailed the arrival of John Bostock from Tottenham and believes working under Paolo Di Canio could help the midfielder rediscover the form that once made him the most promising prospect in the country.

Bostock rose to prominence at Crystal Palace where, at the age of 15, he became the youngest ever player to turn out for the Selhurst Park side.

He captained England at youth levels and soon caught the eye of Premier League scouts, with Tottenham controversially securing his signature in 2008.

However, Bostock has failed to really kick on since making that move and was sent on loan to Brentford, Hull and Sheffield Wednesday before joining Town until the of the season on Thursday.

“No-one doubts his talent,” Wray told the Advertiser. “I think some have questioned his attitude but he has had a lot thrown at him since being the most promising teenager in the country.

“He is only 20 and if he is getting his head down and gets a good run of games under Paolo, then it would be really good for him.”

Town had pursued Bostock earlier in the season, but the youngster felt then it was better to be playing at a higher level to help aid his career development.

“He made the decision to go elsewhere because he looked then at the table and wanted to play at a higher level,” added Wray.

“Now he recognises the quality of football Swindon play and it was quite obvious that where he went it was hoof ball that did not suit him.

“He has seen that the way Swindon play means it is a better place for him to play his football and because of that it does not matter what league we are in.”

Meanwhile, Wray was keen to stress that the club’s decision to send Billy Bodin on loan to Crewe does not mean the forward, who is out of contract in the summer, does not have a future at Town.

“Nothing has changed with regards to contracts. I haven’t sat down with Paolo about it yet, we need to get these games out of the way first but these discussions will happen.

“Crewe are a good footballing side who have got to play against Cheltenham and Crawley among others, so if we send a good player to them, it is fantastic.”

Skipper Paul Caddis is still a doubt for Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final against Chesterfield tomorrow, and will most likely have to make do with a place on the bench.

Alessandro Cibocchi is fit following a foot injury while Bostock and fellow new signing Jay McEveley are eligible to play at Wembley.