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Aaron Ramsdale reveals his childhood goalkeeping icon was Jussi Jaaskelainen from his days in Bolton academy as the in-form Arsenal star says he has modelled his positioning on the ex-Finnish international

Aaron Ramsdale has revealed his inspiration as a goalkeeper growing up was Bolton legend Jussi Jaaskelainen.

The Arsenal star, 24, learned his trade from Jaaskelainen during five years in the club's academy.

Finnish keeper Jaaskelainen made more than 500 appearances for the Trotters before moving to West Ham.

And Ramsdale has revealed the role Jaaskelainen played in his development.

He told the club's website: 'As I was going through the Bolton system, Jaaskelainen was a big part of my career. He was my early inspiration.

Aaron Ramsdale says Jussi Jaaskelainen was a big inspiration during his early development

Aaron Ramsdale says Jussi Jaaskelainen was a big inspiration during his early development

Finn Jaaskelainen made over 500 appearances for Bolton before moving to West Ham.

Finn Jaaskelainen made over 500 appearances for Bolton before moving to West Ham.