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      EFL manager cancelled training session after two stars came to blows and couldn’t be in same room together

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      AN EFL manager once had to cancel training after two players had a huge bust-up and could not be left alone together.The shocking incident occurred at Shrewsbury, with then boss Paul Hurst taking no chances as he sent two of his star players to the dressing room.Paul Hurst axed training after his players had a huge bust-upCredit: GettyWycombe’s Jack Grimmer told SunSport about some incredible EFL talesCredit: AlamyWycombe star Jack Grimmer shared some hilarious tales with SunSport as part of the “What the EFL?” series.From an owner’s crazy antics to wild nights out, the Chairboys captain lifted the lid on his maddest footballing experiences.BEST EFL PLAYER?[Bakary] Sako when he was at Wolves.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBEST EFL FANS?Leeds at Elland Road. DODGIEST FACILITIES? Yeovil away. In the changing rooms, the windows were open right next to our fans and we lost the game. We were getting all this abuse in the windows. Most read in EFLFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSEFL FANBASE WHO LIVE RENT FREE IN YOUR HEAD?Sunderland. ‘Fan told me he was ‘****ing my mum’ | Gillngham’s Jack Nolan plays What the EFL?!FUNNIEST FAN ABUSE YOU’VE EVER HEARD?Away at Lincoln. They just kept shouting every time the goalie kicked the ball – it was that old-fashioned, you fat b******. MOMENT THAT HAUNTS YOU?When I was at Coventry and we lost at home to Yeovil 6-2. ICONIC TRAINING GROUND TALE?Our old captain, Joe Jacobson… Marcus Bean put crickets in his car.He couldn’t find the crickets for like weeks. So he would get in his car and then still find the noise of crickets going on. WILDEST OWNER ANTICS?At Wycombe again, our owner Rob Cooig, his nephew Pete Couhig, who was our CFO, Pete was obviously ecstatic that we had one promotion during COVID at Wembley against Oxford.The celebrations were a bit heavy, shall we say. I had a back operation not long before. He proceeded to fall backwards off the team bus onto the street. ICONIC TRAINING GROUND TALE?At Shrewsbury ten years ago, our captain Adam El-Abd and Irish hardcore centre-mid Gary Deegan.Two people you just would not mess with on a football pitch or in life in general, they just kept going at each other all morning and eventually came to blows. The manager at the time, Paul Hurst, basically called an end to training because he did not want those two players going into the changing room on their own. Adam El-Abd had a furious row with a team-mateCredit: Action Images – ReutersThe defender and Gary Deegan could not be left alone in the dressing roomCredit: SportsfileWILDEST NIGHT OUT?After Coventry got promoted, the League Two play-off final against Exeter.READ MORE SUN STORIESBank holiday Monday, all the Sky Blue Army went and there was about 35,000, 40,000 people there. They all went back to Coventry to support us and party. Probably my best night out ever. I remember feeling like almost invincible.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Arsenal’s tactics weren’t dirty, the real masters of ‘dark arts’ were ‘nasty’ Diego Costa and ‘b******’ Cesc Fabregas

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      ARSENAL are the masters of the “dark arts”? Give me a break.I’ve been around and seen teams act way worse in the Prem. None of this is new.Arsenal were reduced to ten men at the Etihad last weekendCredit: GettyThe Gunners were accused of time wasting by Man City starsCredit: ReutersAlan Pardew’s Newcastle were great at it. Cesc Fabregas was a horrible b*****d. John Obi Mikel used to foul you, help you up and step on your calf as he did it.At Watford we had meetings about Chelsea’s Diego Costa who was so nasty we tried to be really nice to him on the pitch to try and get him on side.And I will never forget wiping out Martin Skrtel early doors in 2015 and hearing the noise he made when I hit him. I thought: ‘I’ve got you’. We ended up beating Liverpool 3-0.It is not “dark arts”. It is just trying to wind people up to gain an advantage.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAll Arsenal did against Manchester City was manage the clock, trying to give their players a break and they did it really well. It was basically a pre-season drill.When you go to Old Trafford, when you go to Anfield, anywhere you go, you would try to dampen the crowd, wouldn’t you?Yes they shut up shop, but don’t most teams at the Etihad? Does that make them all dirty and masters of the “dark arts”?Just because Man City want you to come out and play, does that mean everyone needs to fall in line? They want everyone to play their game and the refs to call it their way.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTroy Deeney got involved in plenty of tussles during his Prem careerCredit: GettyYou can’t have it all your own way. You’ve got the best players, the best manager and the best facilities. Every now and again teams will come and try beat you up.Don’t get me wrong, Arsenal took it a step too far at times with their time wasting basically from the start of the second half, but it is something they had to do. They had ten men.Man Utd legend Roy Keane blasts Arsenal as ‘small team with small mentality’ in furious rant at Ian WrightBut the reason Arsenal and Mikel Arteta are getting so much heat for this so-called “dark arts” is because the likes of Pep Guardiola, John Stones and Bernardo Silva spoke about it.Silva was squealing like you wouldn’t believe post-match – I could hardly make out what he was saying. And are you telling me Stones didn’t get involved in that sort of stuff at Everton?But people turn into sheep and latch on to it because a great manager and great group of players start talking about it these ‘dark arts’ and it being a dirty Arsenal performance.Were there actually any properly dirty tackles in that game? Not one. It was a football match, and a great one at that.’STRANGE’Erling Haaland chucked the ball at Gabriel’s head and people are calling for a review? Come on, what are we doing? He didn’t get hurt – it’s a football.I like Haaland, he is a nasty winner. I have got to say though, the “stay humble” line to Arteta was strange. If he had said that to me, there would have been a bit of action in the tunnel.Football has just become a bit sterile and boring. Everyone’s nice and lovely. Is it not about winning?Arteta is tired of coming second and wants to get over the line however he can. He has got it into his players that they need more fight and resilience and they have listened.’RUNNING OUT OF IDEAS’City are just using this as a distraction tactic because, dare I say it, they looked like they were running out of ideas and didn’t have a Plan B before they got lucky with the equaliser.And nobody is talking about it but that red card for Leandro Trossard massively helped City, because for me, without it Arsenal would have gone on to win that game.When Rodri went off, it was a massive psychological blow and Arsenal smelled blood. Are you telling me they wouldn’t have scored from another set-piece with 11 men on the pitch?Arsenal are showing they can do things in a different way and it is great for football.Yes, they can play nice stuff, but they can also bully you now. You haven’t been able to say that for a long, long time.If I was an Arsenal player, I would be putting two fingers up at the whole world. They’re proving they’re no longer soft. I quite like it.They’re a really good outfit, they just need to cut out some of the nonsense and stop celebrating every little thing they do and focus on the bigger picture.It is getting spicy between Arsenal and City, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it impacted the friendship between Arteta and Pep sooner rather than later.READ MORE SUN STORIESThere would have been no glass of wine shared after last weekend.You can’t keep competing against someone and the other one wins all the time. There’s going to be some resentment that builds up.Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta’s friendship could be pushed to the limitCredit: Rex More

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      Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson personally pays for truckloads of food to be sent to his hometown in Gambia

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      NICOLAS JACKSON has been delivering the goods on the pitch for Chelsea and is now doing the same off it for his old neighbours back in Africa.The big-hearted striker paid for several truckloads of food to be sent to his hometown of Ziguinchor in Senegal and Banjul in Gambia where he was born and still has family.Nicolas Jackson sent food to people in his hometownCredit: Instagram @n_jackson_charity_foundation_Jackson sent a lorry full of onions, potatoes and riceCredit: Instagram @n_jackson_charity_foundation_Jackson is keen to give back to the people that raised himCredit: Instagram @n_jackson_charity_foundation_He has been delivering the goods on and off the pitchCredit: AlamyIt included rice, onions, potatoes and sugar – plus pens and books for local kids.Jackson’s heartwarming gesture took place during the summer and it is not the only thing he does to help out the folks back home.At previous club Villarreal in Spain, he pestered team-mates to give him old boots and kit.He then paid for it all to be flown back to Senegal and distributed among children to help promote sport.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA Blues source told SunSport: “Nico feels a really strong connection with his roots and he wants to give back as much as possible to support people in the places where he was born and raised.”Jackson recently signed a two-year extension to his contract at Chelsea which now ties him to the club until 2033 – the longest deal in Premier League history.He also has four goals this season – two of them coming last weekend in a 3-0 win at London rivals West Ham.After bagging his double, Jackson then set up Cole Palmer as the duo continued their unstoppable partnership.Most read in FootballSince the start of the 2023/24 season, they have combined for ten Premier League goals.It makes them the most deadly pair in the division, two ahead of Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailley in second place.Watch incredible moment ex-Chelsea star Diego Costa starts BRAWL during U20s game as fans ask ‘what did they expect-‘Chelsea player ratings vs BarrowJOAO FELIX and Christopher Nkunku stole the show as Chelsea thrashed Barrow in the Carabao Cup.A hat-trick from Nkunku along with goals from Felix and Pedro Neto secured a 5-0 third round win at Stamford Bridge.Here’s how the starting XI rated…Filip Jorgensen – 6Looked shaky as Barrow launched a string of early throw-ins into the box. Forced into a smart stop down to his right at the start of the second half but otherwise untroubled.Malo Gusto – 7Lack of threat from visitors allowed him freedom of the right flank and the full-back regularly posed a threat as he linked up with Neto.Axel Disasi – 6Unconvincing in possession despite little pressure but performed defensive duties throughout in solid partnership with Benoit Badiashile.Benoit Badiashile – 6Barely troubled by Barrow forward Emile Acquah. Assured in possession and showed his passing range by switching play to his wingers when available.Renato Veiga – 6Looked a class above when stepping into midfield when Chelsea were in possession but far from convincing in defence. Gave away several needless free-kicks in dangerous areas.Cesare Casadei – 7Shaky at first on his maiden Chelsea touch before growing into the game in the centre of the park.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 7Afforded plenty of time and space on the ball for much of the game and even came close to a goal of his own.Pedro Neto – 7Link-up play with Malo Gusto was a constant threat down the right. Finished off a flowing team move for his first Chelsea goal.Joao Felix – 8Unlocked the Barrow defence with a beautiful scooped pass to set up Nkunku’s opener. Followed it up with a perfectly placed free-kick off the post to put his side 3-0 up before half-time.Mykhailo Mudryk – 7Gave Chelsea an outlet with his pace down the left, showed to perfection as he raced away before squaring for Neto to score moments into the second half.Christopher Nkunku – 9Showed his clinical edge in front of goal by grabbing a hat-trick with three well-taken strikes inside the penalty area, including an exquisite back-heeled flick into the corner.SubsBen Chilwell (45’ for Gusto) – 6Given a rapturous reception on his return from the Chelsea ‘bomb squad’. Tightened up the left-hand side for the Blues, with Veiga moving to central defence.Tyrique George (63’ for Neto) – 6Dragged a brilliant chance to score his first Chelsea goal wide of the post. Later denied by Farman as he showed promise down the right.Josh Acheampong (63’ for Disasi) – 6Slotted into the back four with ease and executed his defensive duties on his second senior appearance.Marc Guiu (76′ for Nkunku) – 6Continued to provide a threat to the tiring Barrow defence late on.Carney Chukwuemeka (76’ for Felix) – 6Quickly imposed himself on the action with several powerful runs through midfield to drive the hosts forward.Click here to read more on Chelsea. More

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      Former Arsenal and England star, 32, completes League Two free transfer after months unemployed

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      A FORMER ARSENAL and England star has completed a shock free transfer to a League Two club.Newly-promoted Bromley teased fans online by showing the back of the former Premier League star together with his voice.Carl Jenkinson has completed a shock transfer to BromleyCredit: Getty – ContributorIt comes after he spent two months unemployed upon being released by A-League side Newcastle JetsCredit: GettyA social media post with the video said: “Introducing our new number 6.”And it left fans convinced that the club had signed Carl Jenkinson.Bromley confirmed the signing of the 32-year-old on their website shortly after.A statement said: “Bromley Football Club are delighted to announce the permanent signing of full-back and former England international Carl Jenkinson following his departure from Australian side Newcastle Jets.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”The 32-year-old, who worked with Andy Woodman during their time at Charlton, made almost 100 Premier League appearances whilst also racking up a handful of appearances in the Champions League too…”Our newest recruit will wear the number six shirt and supporters can catch him in action tomorrow or Tuesday night as we enter back-to-back home games.”The one-cap England international had been left without a club after leaving A-League side Newcastle Jets in June.Jenkinson made his name after signing for Arsenal from Charlton in 2011 before an impressive 2012/13 season for the Gunners. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe would go on to star for West Ham, Birmingham and Nottingham Forest before departing for football Down Under.Speaking to club media following his signing, Jenkinson said: “How’s it feel? It’s good, I’m glad it is sorted out now with all the international clearance stuff which was dragging on a bit…The forgotten Arsenal wonderkids”I know Woody from when I was a kid coming through at Charlton… it’s one of them that when you know someone – he was always so easy to get along with even as a young lad…”That led to me reaching out to Woody a couple of weeks ago and saying can I come in and train because I wanted to be fit and maintain my fitness.”We have that relationship where I can ask that question, so it was nice that he said yeah and then that it’s led to this.”Jenkinson could make his debut for the Ravens in front of the home crowd at Hayes Lane against MK Dons tomorrow.The south London side currently sit 18th in League Two, having won two games, lost four and drawn one so far in their first ever season in the English Football League. More

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      Wolves crisis ahead of crunch Liverpool clash as Gary O’Neil reveals illness ripping through squad

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      GARY O’NEIL has revealed that several members of his Wolves side have been suffering with a virus.The Premier League strugglers are set to host Liverpool at Molineux on Saturday evening.Gary O’Neil spoke ahead of his side’s clash with LiverpoolCredit: GettySeveral Wolves stars missed training on FridayCredit: GettyO’Neil’s men are yet to win this season, and have picked up just one point from their opening five matches.The former Bournemouth boss will be desperate to grab three points on Saturday, although an already daunting task in facing Liverpool has been made even trickier by far from ideal preparations.Speaking on the eve of the match, O’Neil, 41, revealed: “There’s quite a bit of illness actually.”A few will need a check tomorrow on how they’re feeling – we just had a little bit of a virus going around.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Quite a few missed training today so we’ll see how we are tomorrow.”We have a few issues but looking forward to getting out there and make it as difficult as possible for Liverpool.”Some lads will struggle for tomorrow but that’s not a definite, sometimes these things can clear up in 24 hours.”We are hopeful that the guys with the virus will be fine and 100 per cent available for tomorrow. But as the doctor told me, it’s hard to give a definitive answer.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWolves were dealt a huge blow earlier this week, when it was confirmed that Yerson Mosquera will be missing for the rest of the season due to a knee injury.The defender, 23, sustained the issue late on against Aston Villa last week.Wolves boss Gary O’Neil issues summer transfer warning to fans and says -certain managers would not want to work under these circumstancesSpeaking about Mosquera’s injury, O’Neil said: “He’s a great kid, so I’m absolutely devastated for him because of his energy and his life.”No matter how things go each week, he gives absolutely everything, and he always attacks things and does things in the right way.”A big loss to us from that point of view. He was showing signs that he was capable of playing at the level we were hoping.”So, from a team and a squad point of view, a big blow to us, obviously, but with that brings opportunity for others.”Alfie Pond, for instance, gets a step closer. A boy that was obviously out on loan last year at Stockport, played for us in the cup at Brighton, and is extremely excited this week that he’s around it and there’s a chance of featuring in Premier League games.”I am absolutely gutted for Yerson, and it’s a blow to the group and where we are, but we have a real good mentality inside the place that we don’t let things like that stop what we’re trying to do.”We’re always going to suffer setbacks, this is a big one, especially for Yerson personally, but we will find a way to make sure that we’re still capable of fighting and picking up points.”Yerson Mosquera has been ruled out for the remainder of the seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Jose Mourinho SLEEPING at Fenerbahce’s training ground as he reveals reason behind gruelling work schedule

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      JOSE MOURINHO revealed he sleeps at Fenerbahce’s training ground so that he “doesn’t waste time”.Mourinho, 61, made a surprise move to Fener in June and has already made an impact with seven wins out of 11 matches across all competitions.Jose Mourinho revealed he sleeps in Fenerbahce’s training groundCredit: GettyFenerbahce boss Mourinho claims he works at least 12 hours per dayCredit: ReutersThe Portuguese tactician suffered his second defeat on Saturday when his team lost 3-1 to bitter rivals Galatasaray but returned to winning ways on Thursday with a 2-1 win over Union Saint-Gilloise.The ex-Manchester United boss put together a long and passionate speech after the Europa League game as he explained the “Mourinho effect”, which sees him winning silverware everywhere he goes.The former Chelsea manager outlined his trophy success at every club he worked for, with the exception of Tottenham who sacked him two days before the 2021 EFL Cup final against Manchester City.The Special One also revealed he is so determined to carry on the “Mourinho effect” at Fenerbahce that he works “at least” 12 hours each day and sleeps in the training ground at night.Read More on FootballMourinho said: “​​I won trophies at every club I went to, only I didn’t win at Tottenham because I left the club two days before the Cup final. “So the Mourinho effect that I created at every club was to win trophies. I’m very sorry. We can’t do that in September. This game had two sides to it: One was the Europa League and the other was the difficulty of the first game after a heavy defeat.”After that game, it was a week in which there was a bit of pleasure in knocking people down. I am not an expert in body language or a judge in a dance competition. I know the emotional side of football well.“Journalists have an effect on the way fans think, the way business is done has something to do with it. Maybe it is you who need to change, you work too much. I don’t know how many hours he works, but I work at least 12 hours a day.Most read in Europa LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I sleep at the club so I don’t waste time. Istanbul is a beautiful city, but I didn’t come here on holiday, I came to work. Everyone in the club does this, we have a good working environment.“I always try to instil and explain this to people: I can be successful from time to time, but when things go well you don’t go to the moon, and when things go bad you don’t go to hell. Watch Jose Mourinho’s hilarious reaction as former Man Utd midfielder Fred scores hat-trick for Fenerbahce “This is my philosophy. I work hard and I’m not going to go to the moon, nor am I going to go to hell . We want to go to the moon, but it’s too far away.“Sometimes they try to push us into hell, but people try hard not to. European Cups, I say half, because they stole a European Cup from me, I will never forget that. The reason for achieving all this is that I work hard at Fenerbahce, me and everyone at the club work hard.” More

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      Chelsea legend Olivier Giroud tries hand at new sport after he and Hugo Lloris inspire LAFC to US Open Cup final win

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      OLIVIER GIROUD has turned his hand to another sport after lifting the US Open Cup with LAFC this week.The former Chelsea and Arsenal striker helped inspire the Los Angeles club to a 3-1 victory over Sporting KC in the final of the USA’s oldest ongoing competition. Olivier GIroud and Hugo Lloris helped LAFC win the US Open Cup this weekCredit: RexThe pair guided the club to silverware in their first season in Los AngelesCredit: GettyGiroud, playing alongside LAFC teammate Hugo Lloris in LA, bagged the opening goal of the game to win his first piece of silverware since joining the Black and Gold as a free agent this summer.The 37-year-old, who swapped AC Milan for the MLS, was joined by Omar Campos and Kei Kamara on the scoresheet for LAFC after they left it late to grab two goals in extra-time to win the match.But after bagging a trophy on the pitch, Giroud tried his hand a pitching instead.The Frenchman headed out to Dodger Stadium to have a go at Baseball with the LA Dodgers. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLParading the US Open Cup trophy, the 137-time French international Giroud stepped up to the plate to throw the first pitch in the Dodgers’ 7-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.The star striker successfully threw the ceremonial pitch and showed that he’s just as good with his hands as he is with his feet.Giroud left AC Milan to play for LAFC and can feel vindicated in his decision to do so after explaining that he’s achieved what he set out to.Speaking after the US Open Cup success, he said: “It is different when you have to play in a final. You just go for it. I’m really proud of the team.Most read in FootballGiroud threw the first pitch at the LA Dodgers gameHe posed with his family at Dodger StadiumHe took some time to meet the players from the MLB giants while showing off the US Open Cup trophyGiroud made a ‘LA’ sign with his handsBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I came here to play finals and win trophies.”While fellow ex-Premier Leaguer star Hugo Lloris – who made four saves in the clash – opened up on the boost that the trophy can give the side heading into the last part of the MLS season.Tom Brady joins David Beckham and Lionel Messi at MLS game & gets gift from soccer icon after celebrating his team’s winHe said: “A trophy is a trophy. It means a lot for the club and we celebrated with the fans because they deserved it as well.”It helps gives us a boost for the end of the season.”LAFC currently sit fourth in the MLS Western Conference, looking likely to qualify for the Final Series in the post-season.The Los Angeles club have now won four trophies since they were founded in 2018.Giroud and Lloris are just two of a host of ex-Prem stars that have played for the MLS since its creation including Gareth Bale and Carlos Vela. More

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      Arsenal’s record-breaking goalkeeper Jack Porter, 16, used to be midfielder at same grassroots club as icon Tony Adams

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      JACK Porter is likely to return to the bench for Arsenal’s Premier League game against Leicester – with No2 Neto in line for his debut to replace the injured David Raya.But, it’s been an incredible week for the 16-year-old shotstopper.Jack Porter in action for the Gunners against Bolton in the EFL CupCredit: GettyPorter has featured on the bench for Arsenal who have suffered a keeper crisisCredit: GettyHis appearance against Bolton made Porter Arsenal’s youngest ever starterCredit: GettyThe teenager became the youngest player to start a competitive game in the club’s history, when he appeared between the sticks at the Emirates in the 5-1 defeat of Bolton in the EFL Cup.And now he appears destined for big things.Who does he play like and what’s his style?When Porter was a youngster, playing grassroots football, he played in midfield up until the age of 11, before converting to keeper.Therefore, he was already comfortable using his feet.Read more Arsenal news On the Arsenal website, Porter is described as a “confident goalkeeper on and off the pitch.”They add: “In possession he’s very good at helping the team start the attack.”Out of possession, he is agile and a good shot-stopper.”The England U17 international, who stands at around 6ft, hasn’t been compared to any goalkeeper in particular.Most read in FootballHis talents at Hale End have been heralded by the club’s staff, with first-team goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana lauding his abilities to Mikel Arteta.Ethan Nwaneri’s rise at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta’s guisePorter also has a huge supporter in Arsenal and England legend, David Seaman.The legendary goalie is a regular visitor at the training ground and one visit was said to have mentioned Porter’s ability.After seeing the youngster’s debut, Seaman took to X to congratulate him.He wrote: “So pleased to see this young man’s Arsenal debut go so well! #safehands Jack!”Porter’s ability with his feet has been heralded as one of his many attributesCredit: GettyTell us about their risePorter played as a goalie for the first time for Essex side Gidea Park Rangers’ Under 12 team.It was the same team Arsenal’s greatest ever captain, Tony Adams was plucked from before finding fame at Highbury.Within four months, the Gunners invited him in for trials with their emerging talent group.Four weeks later, he was offered a trial for the U12s.However, Covid meant he had to wait nine months until he was signed in late 2020.By the age of 14, Porter was already training with Arsenal’s first team squad.While at international level, he has been capped six times by England’s U16s and been a part of the U17s squad.Porter’s football journey at grassroots level followed in Tony Adams’ footstepsTwo months ago, Porter signed scholarship terms with the GunnersPorter has represented England at U16 and U17 levelCredit: Gettyread more sport featuresOnly two months ago, Porter signed scholarship terms with Arsenal having turned 16 – with Jack Wilshere acting as one of his mentors.He shared the moment on Instagram, captioning a photo alongside Arsenal Academy manager Per Mertesacker: “Dream come true, delighted to sign for this amazing football club with such great history, would like to thank everyone who’s supported me throughout the years.”He added: “Hard work carries on.”What the experts sayWith David Raya injured and Neto cup tied for the game against Bolton, Arsenal had very little option but to hand Porter his debut.New signing Tommy Setford is also sidelined, which explained why Porter featured on the bench against Atalanta in the Champions League the previous week.Colombian Alexei Rojas seemed like the most obvious choice, boasting more experience at youth level.But it was on the advice of goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana who told manager Arteta he felt Porter was ready for the occasion.’Arteta, himself, revealed: “Jack has been training with us since pre-season, we’re confident he can do the role obviously he plays in the international team, we’ve seen what he can do and we believe he was the right choice.”Goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana told Mikel Arteta he felt Porter was ready for his debutCredit: GettyFirst team stars like Declan Rice gave Porter plenty of support against BoltonCredit: GettyAfter the match, the Spaniard revealed Porter’s parents weren’t prepared for the news he was set to make his debut in the Carabao Cup tie.Arteta said: “Well, we told him yesterday and he was over the moon straight away. “I think he spoke to his family and they weren’t prepared for that. It’s a big step, it’s a big occasion for them and I think they were nervous about it. “But I think he reacted really well, he was really composed yesterday in training and today as well. “His teammates really helped him as well on that. What an experience and what a way to break a record.”What could happen over the next 12 months?In all honesty, Porter’s call-up was somewhat fortuitous given Arsenal’s goalkeeping crisis.It’s unlikely he will be used as anything more than a substitute in the Premier League, or Champions League.With the Gunners facing Preston North End in the next round of the EFL Cup, there’s every chance he could feature in that game.Porter is in the early stages of his development at youth levelCredit: GettyPorter’s next task will be to establish himself in the Arsenal U18 and U21 teamsCredit: GettyHowever, he has only played a handful of games for the U18s and just once for the U21s.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt’s still baby steps in his developments at youth level.But, he will always be able to say he broke a record as Arsenal’s youngest starter in a competitive game. More