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Arteta 'right person' to help Nwaneri develop - Brown

Ethan Nwaneri scores with his left foot for Arsenal
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Former Premier League midfielder Michael Brown spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live about 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri's two goals for Arsenal against Bolton:

"This will do him really good. We talked about having the experience around him, being able to play with Raheem Sterling, Declan Rice and others. He is going to learn so much and he has contributed in the game.

"He's an unbelievably exciting talent and I think of all the coaches who want to bring on and develop young players, Mikel Arteta is the right person for him.

"A wonderful night for him and his family."

Ex-Arsenal defender Matt Upson was also impressed by 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter starting in goal for the Gunners:

"A 16-year-old goalkeeper in senior men's football doesn't exist - you don't ever see it.

"I like how Arteta spoke about how it was a big deal for his family but you can imagine the emotion running through him, the nervousness, because there is nothing like that goalkeeping position.

"The pressure is huge and it's all about not making a mistake. You have to really be on your game, the focus and decision-making have to be right and that's why [goalkeepers] mature so much later.

"Huge credit to him."

Jack Porter embraces Ethan Nwaneri
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