Dowman & Ngumoha: Why young players are competing earlier

15-year-old Max Dowman has been the talk of Arsenal’s pre-season and 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha has shone for Liverpool.But can either break into the first team and when is too soon to get excited?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Stuart James and Jacob TanswellExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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