Collinge, in a BBC Sport interview, couldn’t recommend developing away from the spotlight that comes with playing football in England enough. "In Germany, young players hardly get any media attention. Players can focus on their football, focus on their development and not get caught up in the hype and attention," said the young defender. The 19-year-old turned down a two-year scholarship at MK Dons at the age of 16, opting for a move to Germany to continue his education while playing football.
Willock joined Arsenal at the age of five, but his senior debut at the Emirates wasn't in the shirt of the Gunners.