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Arsenal starlet Rob Holding staying relaxed as he gears up for Euros with England Under 21s: 'I sleep like a baby the night before matches'

Representing England at a tournament can be stressful but Under 21s manager Aidy Boothroyd can rest easy about Arsenal defender Rob Holding.

'I sleep like a baby the night before matches,' said Holding, who recently tamed Diego Costa at Wembley to help his side lift the FA Cup and heads into this week's European Championship on a high. 'I've never had any problems, even with that final.

'I'm sure my experiences with Arsenal will help me massively and I will be ready for anything that comes up at these Euros. I've had a taste of it.

Representing England at a tournament can be stressful but u00a0Rob Holding is taking it easy
Representing England at a tournament can be stressful but Rob Holding is taking it easy
England Under 21's defence is well stocked with Holding and club colleague Callum Chambers
England Under 21's defence is well stocked with Holding and club colleague Callum Chambers

'Playing in the Champions League [against Basel] was a big one for me — standing there listening to the anthem and walking out the tunnel with all the fireworks going off is crazy.