Raheem Sterling's hidden role in helping Arsenal youngster revealed

Arsenal youngster Reiss Nelson has opened up on the help he has received from Raheem Sterling as he looks to make his Premier League breakthrough. "Raheem is a role model to a lot of young lads coming through. He gives me little messages on Instagram , like "keep going"," Nelson said. "I was training with the England team a couple of times and he is there always giving encouragement. "It is always good to have people like him in and around the England set-up to give you the pat on the back that you know you are doing well and good things are coming." The 19-year-old was loaned to Bundesliga side 1899 Hoffenheim, where he has made 31 appearances with having scored 8 goals and provided one assist. "It was difficult leaving (Germany) but Arsenal are my team and I want to go back to Arsenal and play," he continued. "I have got a bit bigger. I was playing at Arsenal when I was 17, when he (Arsene Wenger) gave me my debut against Southampton , so I was very immature when I was playing. "Now I have a more mature role about me. I look to play link-up play, one v ones, and I think I am more mature."

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