Throughout the season, we'll be catching up with our young Gunners to find out more about their route to our academy. This week, it's Matt Smith as our under-21s skipper talks loan spells, training with the first-team and making sure he is ready as and when Mikel needs him
I think this season has been really good for me so far. I’m enjoying the senior role I’ve been given with the under-21s and the responsibility of being captain of the group. Having been out on three loans so far in my career, I can definitely help the lads in the team to let the know how it’s going to be a bit later in their career and give them little tips here and there.