Billy Clarke is eager to continue to test himself and improve next season as he fulfils his dream signing his first professional contract at Swansea City. In May, Clarke picked up the Under-18s' Player of the Season award at the annual Academy Awards, alongside the Tony Thomas Award; in recognition of his hard work in education and skills outside of football. Now, with his professional future secured, he admits it is a milestone he has dreamed of achieving ever since joining the Swans. "It's something I've been wishing for for quite a while," said Clarke. "I've been at Swansea for nearly six years now, which is quite less than a lot of the boys.