Mark Randall is hoping to break into the Arsenal side this
season but admits he could also be loaned out for a
spell.
The promising midfielder signed a professional contract with The
Gunners midway through last season and featured twice in the
Carling Cup.
The 17-year-old was included in the pre-season tour of Austria and
is now looking to step up and make a name for himself in the
Premier League.
Randall believes he will get opportunities to play if he works hard
enough but is also ready to go out on loan if Arsene Wenger decides
he needs more regular action.
He told the club's official website: "Hopefully I will get a
run-out in the Premier League this season but maybe I will go out
on loan. I don't know yet.
"But as a youngster I feel if you are good enough then you will get
your chance here. The boss has shown that in the past."
Armand Traore was the youngest player on Arsenal's trip to Austria
but Randall, older by just ten days, was thrilled to join the
senior squad.
"The first team come to Austria every season and a lot of young
players want to be part of the tour," he explained.
"Training with them is a lot sharper. Having such good players
around you all the time makes it a lot easier both for yourself and
your team-mates.
"There is also a great spirit around the squad at the moment and it
was great to be part of that."