Born and raised in London, Sancho and Nelson are now growing together as professionals in Germany's top flight, showing how age is just a number, and that English players can do it abroad. The two London Boys made a great choice by venturing abroad, not just in footballing terms but also for their personal development. I hope the European clubs starting hoovering up the next generation (e.g. Doesn't really surprise anyone. « When is the NBA All-Star Game 2020? Plenty of youngsters at the club I'd like to see be given an opportunity. England - World Cup Semi finalists, U20 World Champions, U17 World Champions. Nelson and Sancho were both part of the same Southwark sideexternal-link which won the Under-11s competition at the London Youth Games in 2011. "I'm just here to do my job and I just want to play - that's the love of the game really. "I didn't think I was a man, but now I'm feeling stronger and I think a couple more months or even a year in Hoffenheim will make me strong and give me the belief and confidence to go back to Arsenal and do very good there. });Post navigation« When is the NBA All-Star Game 2020? I'm having German lessons and it's going well. The winger has started three of Mikel Arteta’s first five games in charge at the Emirates, Reiss Nelson opens up on life at Arsenal and Jadon Sancho. Get your front row seat to the Bundesliga experience by signing up for our official newsletter: Reiss Nelson (r.) has scored six goals, while Jadon Sancho‘s (l.) six goals and league-high nine assists show two best friends from London are tearing up the Bundesliga. "What he brings with his tempo and his one-on-one ability, we didn't have so much of that in the squad," said Hoffenheim coach Julian Nagelsmann in explaining why Nelson had been lured to the PreZero Arena. "My dad's over here at the moment, so he's just looking after me. His talent was now known – especially after he scored one and assisted another two in a 4-0 thrashing of Bayer Leverkusen – and Dortmund fans wanted more. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});The 20-year-old has impressed since the Spaniard took over at the Emirates and is hoping to kick on with his unquestionable talent.The England U21 star grew up in the same age group as current Borussia Dortmund high flyer Jadon Sancho, and Nelson said the pair were constantly compared at youth level.Reiss Nelson, 20, believes Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will turn him into a top player (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Nelson grew up near Jadon Sancho and the pair have been compared throughout their careersReiss Nelson 2019/20 stats Premier League appearances: 5 (5)Goals/assists: 0FA Cup appearances: 1, Goals: 1Carabao Cup appearances: 1, Goals: 1  They grew up five minutes apart in London and, like Sancho, Nelson moved to Germany to forge his way into football, playing on loan at Hoffenheim last season, scoring seven league goals. Amie Wilson. "It was my wish to add that.". Really, really pleased for these guys - can only be good for the English national team. And, for England, it's the best. Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson says he has faith that Mikel Arteta will turn him into a top talent, while also shrugging off comparisons to Jadon Sancho. The best then PL can muster is the Selhurst faithful singing a Dave Clark Five classic. It’s not a battle like some people say.’. I've settled down now - got my apartment and I'm loving it here," said Sancho. Still only teenagers, the best friends from London are showing that the Bundesliga is the best league around for nurturing young talent, no matter what your passport says. He grew up in Aylesbury Estate in Walworth and attended the London Nautical School. In 34 games between them this season, Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson have provided a total of 12 goals and nine assists for Borussia Dortmund and Hoffenheim respectively. However, the lack of opportunity for young homegrown stars at home meant that Sancho needed to look elsewhere for his first-team chance, which he had unquestionably earned after helping England to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017. It looks likely that records will continue to be broken by this marvellously talented pair. "We have a group chat - it's me, Sanch and a couple of other boys," explained Nelson, in a separate BBC Sport interview. Some of that support came from Nelson, who at the time of Sancho's initial breakthrough in the Bundesliga was playing a bit-part role for Arsenal. It's not just for the six games, I've got to do it throughout the season. And it was other academy players they were doing this against." And despite being only 18, the first Bundesliga goalscorer born in the 21st century has continued to create history for himself, Dortmund and the league itself. I couldn't really tell you the future. Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson says he has faith that Mikel Arteta will turn him into a top talent, while also shrugging off comparisons to Jadon Sancho. The England youngsters - both 18 - are plying their trade in the German Bundesliga - Sancho with Borussia Dortmund and Nelson at Hoffenheim. which won the Under-11s competition at the London Youth Games in 2011. Steven Gates. ", Jadon Sancho & Reiss Nelson were speaking in separate interviews to BBC Sport's David Ornstein, Eddie Hearn chats elite mentality with the Liverpool defender. Not least Curtis Jones, already looks like a seasoned pro. "It's incredible. We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences. Top attitudes. Jadon was just making people look stupid. They will benefit from this move on and off the pitch. I've just got to keep on working hard and you never know what's next.". As if it really matters I think he showed great common sense as to not delay the live tv kick off. "Jadon knows I like one against ones," Nelson told the Daily Mail. Il pratique d'abord le football dans la rue avec son ami Reiss Nelson. The 20-year-old has impressed since the Spaniard took over at the Emirates and is hoping to kick on with his unquestionable talent. It's going well so far. "We message each other every day and, if he's got a game a day before mine I'm like, 'Sanch, you know what you've got to do today, come on, do what you can do'. Love seeing young (even older) English/British players go and ply their trade abroad. They grew up five minutes apart in London and, like Sancho, Nelson moved to Germany to forge his way into football, playing on loan at Hoffenheim last season, scoring seven league goals. Then it's like, 'Reiss, what you gonna do today?' Jadon Malik Sancho est né le 25 mars 2000 à Londres. Childhood friends Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson speak to BBC Sport in a season when they have caught the eye with their form in the Bundesliga. Taking a snapshot of last weekend's fixtures, that figure was 21.2% among the traditional top six clubs of Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal and Manchester United. That's lower than the French, German, Italian and Spanish leagues, according to research by a CIES study.external-link. He started three of the Spaniard’s first five games and scored the winner against Leeds in the FA Cup. but has since scored six goals in seven league games for fifth-placed Hoffenheim. I call him every day and he's obviously saying we are kind of setting the trend for the young boys to come over. It’s not a battle like some people say.’Unlike Sancho, Nelson has found his first-team chances harder to come by, but he is starting to find form.Like Sancho, the England U21 international spent time learning his craft in GermanyAnd he believes Arteta is already having an influence over his play. The Arsenal winger grew up close to the Borussia Dortmund man and has forged a strong friendship with the England international amid debates over the two. Foden came on as a sub so by the end it was 4 English players each. award for October, added: "Sanch started the trend, I'd say. "It's not a competition between me and Jadon... but more like 'Sanch assists another one' with the eyes emoji. 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How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. The 20-year-old has impressed since the Spaniard took over at the Emirates and is hoping to kick on with his unquestionable talent. I like seeing Reiss do well and I'm sure he likes seeing me do well, so it's good.". The winger said he was known for running with the ball and little else, but the new boss is turning into a more rounded player. Must help having their families out there at such a young age so well done all. It motivates both of us. Jadon Sancho explains how he became friends with Reiss Nelson. ‘It’s more of a proper brotherhood – he’s like my brother. Man city had 5 including the bench and united had 6. "I'm happy at the moment and I'm playing, so it's all going well. And that fearless, attacking one-on-one style of play is exactly what has caught the attention of everyone in the footballing world, whether in Germany or England. The boys banter me sometimes, the way I speak, but that's just what comes with it.". If England are to ever produce a quality international team we need more players plying their trade abroad. "Me and Reiss, growing up together, playing together when we were younger - we've got a strong bond," he said. Kudos to Sancho and Nelson for stepping out and making the big decision to go abroad- with learning a new language and experiencing a new culture, they'll benefit from their time in Germany immensely however long they may remain. Like Sancho, the England U21 international spent time learning his craft in Germany. And in terms of English-qualified players of any age, there has been an average of 29.8% starting Premier League games this season. "Honestly, them giving me opportunities at such a young age, I just have to thank the club and all my family that have been behind me from the start," Sancho said after helping Dortmund thrash VfB Stuttgart 4-0 on Matchday 8 of this season. I know this is the wrong thread but just wanted to comment on the absolute stupidity of suspending the referee for doing rock paper scissors instead of the traditional coin toss. Reiss Nelson and Jadon Sancho in all competitions this season (source: Opta). Best atmospheres in Europe by a country mile.