It really IS that simple - in a nutshell. Slaven Bilic said something very similar before the opening game of the WC, when the issue was raised. No one challenged his view. When Kane got his chance, he took it. As everyone should know when a player gets his chance he has to be ready to take it. He can't be there as a passenger, like a school kid doing work experience. If he doesn't perform well enough and the team lose, the manager gets it in the neck and won't rush to give him another go. Many will have to show the gumption to get a decent loan somewhere and prove their worth. Lookman did just that and the new Everton manager has said he is looking forward to him returning to the first team squad. But as Bilic suggested, it is tough to get to the top. Some have the necessary drive, commitment and strength of character. Others don't.
As I've already suggested, it is tough getting to the top. You should have seen him for the last few years at Spurs. You wouldn't believe it. Kane had the drive, focus and determination to get there. A lot don't. Young lads should follow his example, rather than think of themselves as victims.
None of that is under dispute though, its about chances. Many don't get them, fewer still get the patience Tottenham gave Kane.
As already mentioned, Lookman went on loan, got more experience and proved his worth. He's back in contention for a first team place at Everton, with his manager looking forward to his return. Rashford went from being invisible against Chelsea u18s, when they were humiliated 5-0 in the youth cup.and he hardly got a kick, a few weeks later his first team chance came. Chances DO come along - if a lad is thought to have a future, but they have to be ready take them. And Rashford did just that. Showing the sort of spark he keeps showing for England and people hope he will show on Monday.
Kane got his chance by fluke injury pileup much like Rashford. He was average at best during his loan spells and did very little to suggest that he would ever be a Premier League player, much less one of the best goal scorers in the world. You can't expect Premier League teams to persist with players that aren't performing of course, but you can't expect to develop top players without investing first team opportunities in them either.
Indeed. Point is, it shouldn't be that complicated to make it. Sure, players can move abroad, but there should be an easier way, like there is in every other league. It's almost impossible to make it in England unless you're a true prodigy (and even then it's not always enough) or have incredible luck.
Kane went on loan to several clubs from about the age of 17. It was very tough going at times and the goals dried up, but he showed persistence and desire to succeed. And what a success he has been. Rashford wasn't doing enough at youth level to get a game at a top club like United but when his chance came he rose to the occasion and took it, like a duck to pancakes. I never understand how so many seem to be sniffy about a teenager going on loan at a Championship club, if he is good enough. If not, even lower. They need to get experience of men's football, work on deficiencies and toughen up. In this group, as well as the obvious future star Curtis Jones - who I can't see going on loan anywhere - I would expect the two Arsenal lads Amaechi and Saka to make it to the top - with or without loans spells. They won't be rotting in anyone's reserves. I do disagree however with the many coaches who dismiss academy football altogether (it seems). Even Jones will have benefited from a season in academy football with all the tough competitive games he's had.
Think we can definitely move all the 15s, 16s, 17s up now This group has quite a number of players who have moved or linked to move. Good for my club to secure the future of Mighten. 📝 Alex stays at The City Ground!#NFFC youngster @AlexMighten10 has put pen to paper on a two-year scholarship with the club.#ThatLovingFeeling https://t.co/K1JQdeEbfl— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) June 20, 2018
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Feels like Ecuador would be the biggest threat since both of his parents come from there. I would imagine Spain less so just simply due to the fact he was born there but left for England aged 7 so I doubt he will have that many memories or connections but obviously is all guess work, however maybe the thought of playing for Spain appeals to him, who knows. Maybe one for Dual Nationals thread soon. Would this be a big loss, not seen that much of him?
I've seen him play in person a couple of times this season (against Barnsley, Huddersfield & Leeds) and he's been really impressive. The way he was able to go past players two/three years older than him and twice his size was very impressive. Scored a lovely freekick as well and his dad seemed like a nice guy.
More guess work here. It'd really take a lot of patriotism for him to select Ecuador because they aren't a big footballing nation, but we've seen a lot that can mean quite a bit to players. I dunno it seems like we've gotten the better of tug-a-wars lately with dual nationals. I think we'd have a better sell because of the way we've been producing players his age recently.
That article feels like loads we've seen in the past, just a newspaper realising there's a talented English kid who is eligible for someone else so it becomes 'TUG OF WAR'. Doubt there's anything in it at all. No matter how passionate his parents are, i'm sure a London boy is pretty content to stay with his mates in the England side for now at least.
I would doubt his parents are passionate enough about Ecuador. I mean they were willing to move away from there into Europe. For all we know they want to cut ties with their former country and want to be Englishmen moving forward.
There you go, but it was an assumption even though I didn't type it in. I'm guessing I lost some intelligent points for this?
Some chat going around that Man Utd are trying to sign Sam Greenwood and Bali Mumba. Comes from an interview with their new owner.
Mentions Arsenal and Spurs to from 42:00 but it is no secret United have been trying to fill up their in-take. Madueke, Bondswell, Mighten, Gelhardt etc
Man U have signed Harvey Neville, 16 year old son of Phil, a number 7 and similar to Beckham apparently. He used to be at City, then went with Phil to Valencia. It'll be interesting to see how he goes on.