Smith Rowe: I wear my socks really low, it’s a superstition

has developed himself into a key player for

Mikel Arteta

’s team in recent weeks.

academy graduate has been charged with the task of filling the No 10 role in the squad after Mesut Ozil’s departure. The 20-year-old has played 14 matches for Arsenal in all competitions but he will have to compete with the club’s new signing

for a spot in the team’s line-up. In an interview with

the club’s official Youtube Channel

, Smith Rowe has spoken about his current form.

“I try to be free in my mind. There's one thing I do, wearing my socks really low, I feel like that gives me freedom. I don't know why, it's just a little superstition.

“We've all just been clicking together, I feel like we've come together so much stronger and we're really moving forward as a team. It's not just the players who start, it's the players that come on, doing a job for the team, and if we keep doing this, keep believing, we'll go and carry on winning games.

“This season, I'm getting a run of games. I need to keep working hard, keep training hard and listening to the manager. For me, it's just about progression. The main thing is winning for the team but for me, I just want to keep making the manager happy.”

He added:

“I can't really described the feeling to be honest. Being an Arsenal fan from such a young age, getting an opportunity to put on the Arsenal shirt and step onto the pitch, there's really no better feeling for me.

“I've been at the club from a young age, watching the first-team, seeing magical goals and the link-up combination, I've always wanted to be a part of it. Growing up, I've always tried to do it in training and in matches as I was going through the academy.”

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