Trey Nyoni
On whether his experience of pre-season this year has felt different…
Yeah, definitely. It’s just the type of goal as well – it was nice. Like Rio said, coming off the bench you obviously want to show what you can do. Both of us know what we can do but it’s just about us showing it as much as possible.
On being around the senior team for a while…
I think this year has been different because last year with the Euros and the Copa America there weren’t as many first-team players. I’d say this is my first proper pre-season where everyone is here and I think definitely it’s just taking the experience and learning every day from some of the best in the world. I just have to show what I can do.
On his goal…
Rio had the ball and he’s given it to me. In the Academy we’ve always tried to develop a relationship on the pitch. I’ve backheeled it to him and he’s tried to get a shot off and he’s blocked it and it’s gone out to Jeremie [Frimpong]. As soon as I saw Jeremie, I know he likes to go down the line, so I just made sure I was inside the box and I just finished.
On what was going through his mind…
I think it was just all about watching the ball and making sure I get the right contact because sometimes when you’re in the box it’s easy to think, ‘OK, I’m in the box, I’m right in front of the ball and I’ve scored already.’ It’s just about staying focused, directing it to where it needs to be.
On the help he’s had from the Academy…
Everyone in the Academy has helped us develop and become better people as well. I think that’s the most important thing – becoming a better person and staying grounded. Every time we train or play we give 100 per cent and that’s what we try to do.
