How did you end up at the Academy?

Unfortunately, Brentford shut down their Academy. I went to a variety of clubs and at the end I signed for Chelsea. I came here and was on trial for one day and then I went away on tour to Holland. When I came back, I trained for another two weeks and went on another tour to Spain. Then when I got back they offered me a contract.

That wasn’t the first time you trialled at Chelsea…

I first came here when I was quite young, aged seven I think. I did okay but the coaches said I wasn’t ready at that time.

What was the biggest difference in academies after you signed for the Blues?

The facilities. The great facilities here at Chelsea allow you to improve your game and reach your highest potential.