Rob Holding is grateful for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger's show of faith as he prepares to start Saturday's FA Cup Final against Chelsea.

Holding told Standard Sport: "I didn't leave in January as the boss wanted me around the team. He saw me playing.

"I just had to listen to him and keep working hard on the things he mentioned. That has spoken for itself over the last few games.

"I got a look in at the start of the season and then some cup games. After that it was just about being on the training pitch, putting the work in and getting another chance. Since I got the chance, I've managed to take it and the boss has shown some faith in me to keep me in the team."