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Evening Standard
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Sam Tabuteau

Arsenal wonderkid gets first-team training call-up as reputation grows

Wonderkid goalkeeper Phoenix Blayney, who is set to join Premier League champions Arsenal next season, has trained with the Northern Ireland senior team ahead of their Nations League fixture against Georgia.

Arsenal announced during the summer an agreement to include the 15-year-old from Northern Irish side Larne as part of their 2027/28 scholar intake, with the talented shot-stopper also signing a pre-contract agreement to sign professional terms with the north London outfit.

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