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Arsenal name 15-year-old Ethan Nwaneri in the squad to face Brentford after his impressive performances for the Under 21s caught the eye of boss Mikel Arteta

Arsenal have named 15-year-old Ethan Nwaneri in today’s Premier League squad to face Brentford.

The teenager was promoted to first team training this week, with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta impressed by the midfielder’s appearances for the Under 21s this term.

Nwaneri had been expected to spend the season with Arsenal Under 18s but he was quickly promoted to the Under 21s following his impressive performances.

The teenager was promoted to first-team training this week after his impressive performances

He has already picked up four goals and four assists for both the Under 18s and 21s so far this season.