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By DEAN TURNER
 
Smith aims to be part of Arsenal’s young guns

Theo’s not the only hot new signing coming up through the ranks


ARSENAL’S young guns were buoyed by a goal from Theo Walcott on Monday – but the new signing is not the only promising teenager on the Gunners’ books.
Islington born Ryan Smith, 19, is back from his loan spell at Leicester and says he is eager to be part of an exciting young squad.
He said: “We’ve got a new young team coming through and I want to be a part of that.”
The former Highbury Grove School pupil was the fourth-youngest player to run out for Arsenal’s first team after making his debut in the League Cup against Rotherham in 2003.
He joined Championship side Leicester on loan in September and says his time with the side that knocked Spurs out of the FA Cup has improved his game.
“I enjoyed it,” he said. “I learnt a lot, more so on the defensive side of the game.
“That league requires people to graft for every ball and I learnt to do that, so I’m trying to do that now and show Arsene Wenger I can do both sides.”
Smith’s new team mate Walcott certainly showed his promise in the reserves match, scoring on his home debut at Barnet.
Whether he will feature in the side that take on Premiership strugglers Portsmouth at the weekend remains to be seen.
But Highbury boss Wenger must be pleased with his progress, alongside that of Sol Campbell and Robin Van Perise.
Their return from injury remains on course after they played on Monday and reserve manager Neil Banfield said: “It’s another game under their belt which is good for the squad.”
Spurs will continue their battle with Arsenal for the fourth Champions League spot when they take on strugglers West Brom on Monday.
Spurs lost out to West Brom 2-0 when the two sides met in December.
Former Gunner Kanu delivered the killer goals in that match at the Hawthorns.
But the Baggies have struggled since then and have only taken one point in five games.
It’s a run that has seen them mired in the relegation dogfight – a situation Spurs will look to capitalise on.
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