The England Under-19 youth international has been part of two FA Youth Cup campaigns but has fond memories of his maiden season when he scored three goals in his six appearances.

He especially remembers the second leg of the final at the end of the 2018 campaign when his goal condemned Arsenal to defeat, ensuring the Blues lifted their ninth Youth Cup trophy, and lists what a team needs to be successful in the competition.

‘That was a mad feeling, because I was a younger player in the team,’ he recalled. ‘I was playing up with Callum [Hudson-Odoi], Dujon Sterling and Reece James. Playing with those guys was an experience in itself but then winning the cup and scoring in the final topped it all off. The Emirates is a big stadium where historic moments have happened and to say that I’ve scored at that stadium is massive.

‘A successful team needs a good rotational squad and a good morale around the team,’ listed the midfielder. ‘A good run in the FA Youth Cup will have everyone buzzing, happy and enjoying being involved whether they are starting or not. I wasn’t starting for the team in the year we won it but I was still so happy to be involved and just around the team - good morale is important.’