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Our Young Gun series gets to know the academy youngsters kicking off their careers at the Sobha Realty Training Centre. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nKhari Ranson spoke to us recently about the value of training with our experienced first team goalkeepers, as well as his view from the bench in our dramatic win over Everton. <\/em><\/p>\nGoing back to last summer, it was an incredible feeling and a real privilege to sign my first professional contract. As a lifelong Arsenal supporter who has been at the club since I was young, it meant a lot to my family and me. <\/p>\n
I had a number of meetings with Per Mertesacker about my development, and towards the end of my first year as a scholar the coaches were really pleased with my progress. They praised my hard work and mentality, which led to me being offered a professional contract. They informed my agent, who told my dad and me at the same time, and then I shared the news with the rest of my family. <\/p>\n
This season has probably given me the most exposure so far. I’ve been on three international camps with England under-19s and played a good number of minutes against Latvia and Scotland. Representing England is always a proud moment, and I feel Arsenal have prepared me perfectly for that level. For the under-21s, I’ve made four appearances this season. It could have been more, but injuries have been frustrating. <\/p>\n
I had a shoulder injury earlier in the season that kept me out for a month, returned, and then it recurred. After that I suffered a hip injury, which also came back after I returned. Mentally it’s tough, but it’s part of the journey. It’s not my first injury, so I know how to deal with it. I see injuries not just as setbacks, but as opportunities to develop other aspects of my game. <\/p>\n
\n“Training alongside goalkeepers like David Raya and Kepa Arrizabalaga, as well as working with our coach Inaki, sets a very high standard every day.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
I’ve also been involved with the first team, making the bench for games in the UEFA Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup. Training regularly with the first team has been hugely beneficial – it exposes you to a completely different level and helps you adapt quickly. I was also part of the squad that travelled to Leverkusen, which was a particularly memorable experience. <\/p>\n
One of my standout moments from the bench was our 2-0 win over Everton. Seeing Max Dowman, one of my closest friends, come on and make such a big impact was special. He played a key role in the first goal and then scored the second himself. <\/p>\n
As soon as he picked up the ball and drove forward I could tell he was going to score, I was already moving down the touchline, and when the ball hit the net, I couldn’t contain myself. I celebrated with a knee slide in the corner. It was an amazing moment, and the atmosphere after the game was incredible. It felt like a huge win in the title race. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/article>\n<\/article>\nTraining alongside goalkeepers like David Raya and Kepa Arrizabalaga, as well as working with our coach Inaki, sets a very high standard every day. I learn so much from them and always look to improve. <\/p>\n
As a goalkeeper, I feel I’ve developed a lot, especially with my feet, which is crucial in the modern game, alongside my shot-stopping. In training, Viktor Gyokeres probably has the most powerful shot, but Eberechi Eze is right up there too – his finishing is top quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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