Watford have signed teenage Sunderland striker Ryan Noble on loan until the end of the season.

The 18-year-old will provide cover in attack for the Hornets.

The second year scholar is a product of the Black Cats' academy, and made his debut in an FA Cup tie against Barrow, in January.

Noble was part of the Sunderland side which reached the 2008 FA Youth Cup semi-finals and has won England caps at U-17 and U-19 levels.