​Willock focused on finding regular Arsenal role | OneFootball

Arsenal youngster Joe Willock is focused on improving as a player and continuing to do the job his manager wants.

The 21-year-old midfielder has been a key part of the club's squad since Arteta took over as manager midway through last season.

But Willock wants to avoid being a bit part player forever, and hopes he can push for a regular starting spot.

"I always want to kick on, play more games and start more games in the PL and become a player that I've always wanted to be," he said."I just wanted to focus on doing that.

"At the start of the season I had a few conversations with the boss and it was very encouraging and the manager is someone I have a good relationship with so I trust him. I'm just trying to work hard and have performances that ask questions.

He added: "For me I thrive off competition so when I had the competition with him that was a conversation that it was negative for me, it was something positive. I want to learn off these players that were coming in and I can train with every day and sort of compete with them.

"I'm 21 years of age and I want to compete with these players and I said to him that's what I want to do and it was very encouraging for him to support me and say if I play well I'll get the chance so that's what I'm trying to do right now."