Arsenal reserves coach Neil Banfield was happy to give George Brislen-Hall his debut in their 1-0 victory over West Brom.
Centre-half Brislen-Hall, 18, was handed a start by Banfield.
He explained to Arsenal.com: "George Brislen-Hall was making his debut and he's been doing very well for Steve Bould. When you do well you get your reward and he's made his debut and played well tonight so I was pleased for him."
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