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Brayden Clarke and Josh Robinson train with Arsenal first-team ahead of Inter Milan game
Brayden Clarke and Josh Robinson train with Arsenal first-team ahead of Inter Milan game
Young Australian duo get chance to impress Mikel Arteta as Gunners prepare for pre-season friendly
Clarke and Robinson have been in impressive form for Arsenal's youth teams and have been rewarded with a chance to train with the first-team ahead of their pre-season friendly against Inter Milan.
Brayden Clarke and Josh Robinson are two of the most highly-rated young players in Arsenal's academy and they have been rewarded for their impressive form with a chance to train with the first-team ahead of their pre-season friendly against Inter Milan.
The duo have been in excellent form for Arsenal's youth teams this season, with Clarke scoring 10 goals in 15 appearances for the Under-18s and Robinson making 12 assists in 18 appearances for the Under-23s.
Their performances have not gone unnoticed by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who has invited them to train with the first-team ahead of their pre-season friendly against Inter Milan on Saturday.
It is a great opportunity for Clarke and Robinson to show Arteta what they can do and to stake their claim for a place in the first-team squad.
Who are Brayden Clarke and Josh Robinson?
Brayden Clarke is a 17-year-old striker who joined Arsenal from Marconi Stallions in 2020.
He is a prolific goalscorer who has represented Australia at youth level.
Josh Robinson is an 18-year-old midfielder who joined Arsenal from Melbourne Victory in 2021.
He is a creative player who has represented Australia at youth level.
What are their chances of breaking into the Arsenal first-team?
It is difficult to say whether Clarke and Robinson will be able to break into the Arsenal first-team this season.
The Gunners have a strong squad and there is a lot of competition for places.
However, both players have shown that they have the talent and potential to play at the highest level.
If they continue to impress in training and in pre-season, they could force their way into Arteta's plans.
What is the significance of them training with the first-team?
It is a significant moment for Clarke and Robinson to train with the Arsenal first-team.
It shows that Arteta is aware of their potential and that he is willing to give them a chance to prove themselves.
It is also a great opportunity for the duo to learn from some of the best players in the world.
They will be able to pick up tips from the likes of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe.
If they can impress in training, they could earn a place in the squad for the pre-season friendly against Inter Milan.
That would be a great opportunity for them to show what they can do against top-level opposition.