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Brentford goalkeeper David Raya: Futsal key to my passing game

Brentford goalkeeper David Raya says he owes his passing ability to futsal.

The Spain international is known for his successful game with the ball at his feet.

"When I was growing up, I would meet up with my friends at a futsal pitch about two minutes from my house," he explained to the Bees website.

"All my friends used to meet there every Sunday, and a lot of other people from the town used to play there as well. It would end up like a tournament, or you'd just go there to have fun.

"And obviously no one wanted to go in goal! So we took turns and, obviously, when I was playing outfield, that would develop my ability with the ball at my feet."

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