CORSHAM Town midfielder Scott Lye is dreaming of a future in professional football after landing a trial with Bristol Rovers.

The Reds play-maker trained twice with the Pirates last week and made a substitute appearance for the reserves against Swansea City reserves on Monday.

The League Two outfit were so impressed with Lye they have asked the 20-year-old to play a full 90 minutes in their next friendly.

Lye, who has previously had trials with Southampton, Bristol City and Rovers, believes this could be his last chance to break into the big time.

He said: "I'm really excited about it. I know it could be my last shot, but I'm determined to enjoy myself.

"I've been on trial at Rovers before when I was 14 but I didn't make it. At the time I thought I'd blown it, but now I've been given another chance.

"It just goes to show that you can still be spotted if you play football for a good Western League team like Corsham."

Lye helped Corsham to a Wilts Senior Cup and Les Phillips Cup double last season and picked up a Premier Division runners-up medal.

But it was his star performances against Chippenham Town in the FA Cup in September and against Street the following week that brought him to the attention of the scouts.

"One of the guys from Rovers spoke to Nobby Bush, Corsham manager after the Street game. They asked me to go over for a trial.

"The training sessions have been really interesting so far, with lots of ball skills as well as work on fitness and organisation.

"The training we do with Nobby at Corsham has prepared me quite well. It's a bit more intense at Rovers but that's what I expected."

Lye came off the bench in Monday's 2-2 draw at the Memorial Ground, which featured five Rovers first team players and Swansea star Lee Trundle.

He almost created a goal with his first touch and was generally impressive in the middle of the park.

"It was a great start for me. I won a few headers and tackles and played a neat through-ball for one of our wingers.

"The game is quicker in that you don't have much time to rest, but if you've got a good touch you do get a little more time on the ball.

"That's because the teams are so organised at this level - nobody wants to break their formation to leave the defence exposed."

Lye was watched by his father Steve and Corsham manager Bush, who travelled to the game to lend their support.

Bush said he was thrilled Lye had been given the opportunity to prove himself on the professional stage.

He said: "Scott did really well when he came on and didn't look out of place at all. He's got my full backing and the backing of the club.

"We are all very interested to see how this progresses. For now I'm just happy he's still wearing a Corsham shirt."

Lye has been given permission by Rovers to continue playing for Corsham while on trial at the club.

But he may have to miss several midweek games at the Southbank while the Pirates make a decision on his future.

"I'm just going to take it week by week and if something happens that's great," said Lye.

"Since I started playing at Corsham I have seen a few lads move up from our league to the Southern League and above. Hopefully I can be the next one to make the step up."