Post by Salem6 on Mar 14, 2006 23:55:52 GMT
By Mo Khan
www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=371132
Republic of Ireland youth international Anthony Stokes
has been hugely impressive for Neil Banfield's reserve
team this term, playing an array of different
attacking positions from out-an-out striker to roaming
central midfielder.
But the Dubliner has had help from high places.
Speaking exclusively to Arsenal.com, Stokes outlined
his immediate ambitions at the Club and spoke
glowingly of the influence Arsenal's more senior
players have had on his own development.
"For the next six months I just want to do as well as
I can in the reserves," began the 17-year-old.
"From there I have no control. Every week I want to be
as consistent as possible. Hopefully next year in the
Carling Cup I'll get one or two more appearances.
"I've trained with the first team on a good few
occasions," he continued. "It's a great experience.
It's not so much that they give you tips but you pick
things up from their game.
"If you're watching the world's elite players, you
will see what they're doing and it's just amazing to
be training with them - just to learn from them.
From his displays so far this term, it seems Stokes
has been watching studiously.