Jadan Raymond has revealed why he turned down Arsenal to sign with Crystal Palace.

The English midfielder signed his first professional contract in October last year after turning 17.

Raymond told the club's academy: "I was scouted pre-Academy. I was at Arsenal and that was coming up to Under-9s season, when they have to sign players. So I had to choose, because Arsenal and Palace offered me [a place].

"When I tried for Palace, the coaches and everything were just so helpful and there was something different about them.

"My dad weighed up the advantages and Arsenal was far to travel and Palace's coaching was so great that it made my decision for me.

"I was progressing well up to Under-13/14 when I really started pushing and being recognised by Wales and England.

"That's when I started playing international football and I had my first cap for Wales against France in the Under-15 age group. I also played for England the same year and got my debut then."