Arsenal's Rodgers Admires Randall

Arsenal Reserves full-back Paul Rodgers admires his team-mate Mark Randall, whose exposure in the first-team is benefiting the players around him.

Midfielder Randall, 18, has been used by Gunners boss Arsene Wenger for Carling Cup games.

“His Carling Cup experiences and his first-team involvement has helped him so much,” said England U-19 international Rodgers on Arsenal.com

“His confidence has gone up and up. You can tell when he is on the pitch that he has a special feeling about him."

“When you see him so confident and composed on the ball, the way he seems so relaxed, it’s good for all of us,” added the 18-year-old.

“At times when the game is a bit hectic, he will calm it down and that can certainly rub off on the rest of the players.”