Sadly he falls into the same category as many young footballers. Most of them have got their brains in their boots and they get smart alec agents or, occasionally parents who think they know best. He gets his head full of wild ideas that, once he has made a five minute cameo for a Championship club then his next move is to a Premier League club. He will sign a long contract worth shedloads, buy a fast car, bed three different women every night and have the world at his feet. Somebody should take him aside and read him the story of Moses Ashikodi, Conor Wilkinson, George Alexander, Alfie Pavey and several other Millwall youngsters who dreamed big, were promised the earth by their agents and are now plying their trade with Ebbsfleet, Dartford or Walsall. His response would be that he is different and he will be like cream in the milk and will rise to the top.
Try making a name for yourself at Millwall. Become a regular starter for the first team, score 12 goals in your first season, get into the young England squad and there will be a queue of clubs waiting to sign you up. I realise that such a path all seems so easy but some will tell you that it is the right way to go. But will you listen?
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