Throughout the season, we'll be catching up with our young Gunners to find out more about their route to our academy. This week, James Hillson discusses his route to Arsenal, being in Europa League squads, and learning from Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya.
I grew up in Bedford, and my football journey began when my dad introduced me to summer football programmes at the age of three or four. Iker Casillas was a significant source of inspiration for me while growing up, with his incredible achievements both at the club and international level. He's undeniably one of the most accomplished players in the history of the sport.