It was a dream come true for Matt Turner when he finally completed his move to Arsenal from MLS side New England Revolution this summer, but there remained an acceptance that a totally different challenge awaited the boyhood fan.
Everybody knows that the gap in quality between the MLS and Premier League remains substantial, and although the former has improved in recent years, England’s top flight remains one of - if not - the best in the world.
As football.london highlighted with Turner’s Arsenal and US teammate, Auston Trusty, there’s always scepticism when a player makes the move from America to England due to doubts over their adaptability to the English game and the incredibly high standards that come with it. However, in both players’ cases, it seems they have what it takes to be a success.
